Online House Rental Application

A modern, user-friendly web application designed to streamline the house rental process in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This platform connects tenants and landlords through a transparent, secure, and efficient rental marketplace.

Table of Contents

• About
• Features
• Technologies
• API Configuration
• Usage
• Project Structure
• Performance

About

This project addresses the challenges faced in the Dhaka rental market, including:

• Unreliable and outdated property listings
• Risk of fraud and scams
• Poor user interfaces on existing platforms
• Limited options for bachelors and students

Our solution provides real-time dynamic listings, advanced search filters, transparent pricing, and diverse property choices suitable for families, bachelors, and students.

Features

For Users (Tenants/Landlords)

• User Authentication: Secure registration and login system
• Dynamic Listings: Create, edit, and delete property listings
• Advanced Search: Filter by location, price range, category, date posted, and bedrooms
• Property Details: Comprehensive listing information with multiple photos
• User Dashboard: Manage personal listings and profile
• Password Recovery: SMS-based verification using Twilio API
• Responsive Design: Mobile and desktop friendly interface

For Administrators

• Admin Dashboard: Complete oversight of platform activity
• User Management: View and manage user accounts
• Listing Management: Monitor and control all property listings
• Message System: Handle contact form submissions
• Analytics: Track platform usage and performance

PHP 7.4+ and MySQL

• Web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
• Text editor or IDE

Local Setup

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/WinTer1165/Online-House-Rental-Web-Application.git
cd online-house-rental

2. Start XAMPP

   • Launch XAMPP Control Panel
   • Start Apache and MySQL services

3. Move project files

# Copy project folder to XAMPP htdocs directory
cp -r online-house-rental /path/to/xampp/htdocs/

4. Access the application
   • Open browser and navigate to: http://localhost/online-house-rental

Database Setup

1. Create Database

   • Open phpMyAdmin: http://localhost/phpmyadmin
   • Create new database: house_rental_db

2. Import Database Schema

3. Configure Database Connection

   • Edit config/database.php:

<?php
$host = 'localhost';
$username = 'root';
$password = '';
$database = 'house_rental_db';

$conn = mysqli_connect($host, $username, $password, $database);
?>

API Configuration

Twilio SMS API Setup

1. Sign up for a Twilio account at www.twilio.com
2. Get your Account SID and Auth Token
3. Configure in config/twilio_config.php:

<?php
$twilio_sid = 'YOUR_ACCOUNT_SID';
$twilio_token = 'YOUR_AUTH_TOKEN';
$twilio_phone = 'YOUR_TWILIO_PHONE_NUMBER';
?>

Usage

User Registration & Login

1. Navigate to the homepage
2. Click "Sign Up" to create a new account
3. Fill in required information
4. Login with credentials

Creating a Listing

1. Login to your account
2. Go to Dashboard
3. Click "Create New Listing"
4. Fill in property details:
   • Title
   • Description
   • Price
   • Category (Family/Bachelor/Sublet)
   • Location
   • Number of bedrooms
   • Upload photos
5. Submit listing

Searching for Properties

1. Use the search bar on homepage
2. Apply filters:
   • Location
   • Price range (Min/Max)
   • Category
   • Date posted
3. View detailed listings

Project Structure

online-house-rental/
├── index.php              # Homepage
├── login.php              # User login
├── signup.php             # User registration
├── dashboard.php          # User dashboard
├── listings.php           # All listings page
├── create_listing.php     # Create new listing
├── admin/                 # Admin panel
│   ├── login.php
│   ├── dashboard.ปhp
│   └── manage_users.php
├── assets/                # Static files
│   ├── css/
│   ├── js/
│   └── images/
├── config/                # Configuration files
│   ├── database.php
│   └── twilio_config.php
├── includes/              # Reusable components
│   ├── header.php
│   └── footer.php
└── uploads/               # User uploaded images

Performance

Based on Google PageSpeed Insights:

Device	Performance	Accessibility	Best Practices	SEO
Mobile	99	79	100	91
Desktop	93	79	100	91

Deployment

Live Hosting Requirements

• Domain name ($15-20/year)
• Web hosting service ($40-80/year)
• SSL Certificate (Often included with hosting)
• PHP 7.4+ support
• MySQL 5.7+ support

Recommended Hosting Providers

1. Namecheap - $92.9/year (Domain + Hosting + SMS API)
2. Hostinger - $64.9/year
3. GoDaddy - $107.9/year

Future Improvements

• Live chat system between tenants and landlords
• Multi-language support
• Dark/Light mode toggle
• Memory caching for improved performance
• Database backup system
• Advanced admin controls
• Mobile application
• Payment gateway integration
• Virtual property tours
• Review and rating system