Instructions for running the project

Running The Project Gui

1. Run the file ServerCommunicator.java to start the server
2. Run the Client.java file to start the gui, taking you to the main login page of the program
3. From the main login page you can sign in, sign up or view properties as a unregistered renter

Signup View

• The sign up page allows users to signup as a registered renter or a landlord

Manager View

• In the Manager view the top 3 buttons give you the option to get a list of landlords, registered renters and properties
• You can request a summary by clicking the Create Summary button
• To change the state of a property you must
  1. Select the property that you wish to change the state of
  2. Click the change state button
  3. Select and submit the new state

Landlord View

• In the Landlord view there are buttons to show property, view emails and add new properties
• Clicking add property opens up a second interface which allows the user to input the nessasary information
• To change the sate of a property you must
  1. select the property that you wish to change the state of
  2. Click the change state button
  3. Select and submit the new state

Renter View

• All renters have the option to browse the avalible properties
• Renters can filter out houses based on specific specifications by click the fitler button
• Registered Renters have the option to email the landlord, subscribe to properties and view their subscriptions afterwards