SmartRent - Property Management System

SmartRent is a robust, full-stack Java EE web application designed to simplify the rental process for property owners and tenants in Surat. The platform features a secure, role-based architecture with dedicated dashboards for Admins, Landlords (Sellers), and Tenants (Buyers).

🚀 Features

👤 User Roles & Security

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Distinct dashboards and permissions for Admin, Seller, and Buyer roles.
• Secure Authentication: Custom session-managed login and signup system with automatic redirection.
• Access Guards: Server-side logic to prevent unauthorized URL manipulation between roles.

📊 Dynamic Dashboards

• Admin Dashboard: High-level overview of total revenue, active users, and system-wide occupancy rates.
• Seller (Landlord) Portal: Manage listings, track monthly rental income, and monitor property statuses (Available, Pending, Rented).
• Buyer (Tenant) Portal: Browse real-time Surat property listings, save favorites, and manage active rental bookings.

🏠 Property Management

• Transaction Engine: Real-time booking system that updates property availability upon rental.
• Advanced Filtering: Browse properties by location, type (Apartment, House, Villa), and price range.
• Inventory Control: Automated status transitions from 'Available' to 'Pending' upon tenant interest.

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🛠️ Technical Stack

• Backend: Java (Servlets v4.0)
• Frontend: JSP (JavaServer Pages), CSS3 (Custom Flexbox/Grid UI), FontAwesome
• Database: MySQL (JDBC Connection)
• Server: Apache Tomcat v9.0
• Version Control: Git & GitHub

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📂 Project Structure

SmartRent/
├── src/main/java/             # Java Backend
│   └── com/smartrent/
│       ├── controller/        # Servlets (Logic)
│       └── util/              # Database Configuration
├── src/main/webapp/           # Frontend Files
│   ├── WEB-INF/               # Private config & Libraries
│   ├── admin_dashboard.jsp    # Admin UI
│   ├── seller_dashboard.jsp   # Landlord UI
│   ├── buyer_dashboard.jsp    # Tenant UI
│   └── login.jsp              # Entry Point
└── pom.xml                    # Dependency Management

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⚙️ Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/aragrishah/SmartRent.git

2. Database Setup:
   • Import the provided SQL script into MySQL Workbench.
   • Ensure the smartrent database is created and populated with the default users.
3. Configure Connection:
   • Open src/main/java/com/smartrent/util/DBConnection.java.
   • Update the database URL, username, and password to match your local setup.
4. Deploy:
   • Import as a Dynamic Web Project in Eclipse.
   • Add the MySQL Connector/J jar to WEB-INF/lib.
   • Run on Apache Tomcat v9.0.