House Rental Monitoring System Prototype 2.0 2
House Rental Monitoring System Prototype 2.0 2
House Rental Monitoring System Prototype 2.0 2
System
Members:
Cariño, Errol
Cruz, Joshua
Dayowan, Demitri
Divina, Darlene
Chapter 1
Introduction
As the world advances further its technology, papers are continuously replaced by
digital records. A process is often considered progress. The transition from physical sheets
made from wood pulp to the binary language written in code may be deemed modernization,
Though the importance of written paper or printed scripts remain and will probably
applications outweighs its material counterparts, or even gives access to beneficial methods
that would otherwise be unattainable—contactless file sharing and real-time editing, for
example.
developing, and incorporating a system which provides monitoring assistance will, going by
the said argument, improve the quality and ease of managing a house rental business.
Assistance to businesses are crucial, especially in the midst of a pandemic where 3.8
(PSA). Because of having inadequate funds for mortgage, such people may resort into
Since jobless citizens have increased since the start of the pandemic, it plausible to
assume that the number of tenants paying past due has also increased, and by multiple
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months. Resulting in an increased number of tenants with a large payment is a workload that
Another phenomenon further solidifies the utility of this system. Landlords can be
memory problems. The system, in a way, acts as an assistant which is undoubtedly useful for
Keeping track of the tenants unpaid by a huge time margin using only a written
logbook may prove to be difficult, as such a method may be limiting. A digital system for
records offers a more elaborate and convenient process, which this paper aims to explain.
The House Rental Monitoring System provides a more streamlined process in the
entry of data, having the same pre-determined format for simplicity. Unlike a logbook, which
often provides only one source of access, the system designed by the researchers can be
Information within the system can also easily be copied, providing a back-up to
refrain from data loss. Security measures will also be integrated to ensure only the authorized
personnel have access to the private but necessary information of the tenants. Using this kind
of system, the owner can easily track and see if their tenants are paying at the right time.
The program referred by this paper and is developed by the researchers will aim to
help the Rental industry reach modern technological standards and assist its lessee users.
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rental business. This method is very limited and prone to data breaching. Sensitive
information such as contact, and identity data may be accessed by unauthorized personnel.
Any environmental disaster occurring to the logbook may render it and its contents beyond
recognition or admission. These are only a few from the long list of plausible scenarios a
To add to that, a growing rental business will also grow its data workload. In which
case, managing and filing all data becomes cumbersome. Though no computerized system is
completely protected from calamities, a digital system may still offer more utility and
After all, the benefits technology in human lives is irrefutable in today’s modern era.
A simple conversion from physical to digital brings immediate benefits—the weight and
portability of files in memory drives that can hold mountains of equivalent paper, for
example. Because of incidences like those, it is not difficult to think that merely digitalizing a
Advancements can only be boasted if the program is built and executed properly. This
paper is transcribed along the development of the researchers’ House Rental Monitoring
program. This paper is written to study the makings of an effective monitoring system and
classify the output necessary for the monitoring program to be considered useful.
In fact, a poorly designed and badly executed program instead make monitoring a
heftier job. Digitalization of processes does not equate to modernization if the convenience of
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work does not improve. This is true in every aspect of technology, that is why all inventions
are continuously improved or innovated. Therefore, careful consideration of the users and the
design must present in the makings of a program to create one that is useful right off the bat.
This study will mainly focus on describing the nature of a good monitoring program
and the means of acquiring it. Considering factors like interface layout, cost of use, and the
overall processes within system, the researchers intend to determine the specifications for an
effective program.
Furthermore, this paper will also scrutinize the House Rental Monitoring System
developed by the researchers and aim to describes the benefits it offers if there are any. The
disadvantages of the said program will also be equally considered. This is to achieve a clearer
picture on what situations the program is most useful and is of no use. After all, the
researchers developed the program to improve workflow, not solve all the business industry’s
problems.
The researchers will also investigate the outer factors that affect the actual effectivity
of the program. This includes the user’s ability to use programs, the user’s device, or the
number of tenants the landowner user is managing. The researchers believe that, like the pros
and cons, this will help determine the over all effectiveness of the program and defining
Though only in the last year of the Senior Highschool program, the researchers are
determined to create a respectable study and program. The researchers are hoping for the
THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK
The figure below is the flow of development for the researcher’s program:
Requirement
and Feasibility
System analysis
System design
Implementations
Maintenance
Figure 2: Workflow
study to gain an understanding of the existing structure and issues faced by the landowners.
The data gathered will be used to assess the technical, economic, and social feasibility of the
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proposed system.
System analysis. The researchers will collect information about the landowner’s
needs and identify the problems that the system will be able to solve at this point.
Landowners’ business context, product features, and compatibility will all be considered by
the researchers. The researchers will also collect information on software, such as the
programming language to be used, the database model to be used, and the hardware
Design. The researchers will create an overall design of the system architecture and
physical design, which will include the User Interface and Database design, at this level. The
design specification is the stage's output, and it is used in the next stage of implementation.
coded onto the system. To satisfy the system architecture requirement, some of the product
components have been built according to the pre-defined standard and debugged, tested, and
integrated.
Testing. At this stage, to guarantee that the system is error-free and satisfy landowner
requirements the researchers ensure the individual and integrated whole is methodically
verified. During the testing process, the researchers have conducted a test for individual code
modules, product integration systems, and user acceptance. Before proceeding to the next
stage, the researchers will ensure that every bug that has been found be corrected. The
product documentation will be prepared, reviewed, and published also in this stage.
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Installation. The researchers will proceed to this stage when the system is done with
the testing and have received a certification that it is fit to be used. It would mean that the
Maintenance. After the system being implemented to the public, this stage may
occur. This may involve the enhancement of the system that would fit the user preferences.
Other changes may happen when a problem occurs with the system such as bugs that are
initially unknown and have been discovered by the users or other factors. The changes that
have occurred with the system will be documented and will be recorded on system update
logs.
system. This is also to develop credible descriptions on the pros and cons of using a digital
system, and the inspection of other factors that may change the effectivity.
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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
Figure 1: Shows the conceptual framework which illustrates the requirements and processes
to develop the house rental monitoring system. The input represents the hardware: personal
computing device; and software: Visual Studio 2019. The process represents the diagrams
and programs used to make the program come to fruition. The program will utilize databases,
The user will enter input from a personal computer while running the program on
Visual Studio 2019. Beneath the inputs from the user lay the processes running to enable the
storing tenant data, managing, and updating profile or business information. All these
processes contribute on the making of a simple but elaborative, user-oriented system for
landlords to use.
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To design and develop a system keep track of payments. To develop a system that will
display the history of payments of tenants for the landlords for easy information access. To
develop a module that will monitor the payment of all the tenants for the house rental
monitoring system.
The following are what this paper and the researchers aim to satisfy:
1.1 Management
1.2 Ergonomics
1.3 Accessibility
2.1 Interface
2.2 Presentation
2.3 Cost
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3.1 Interface
3.2 Presentation
3.3 Cost
4. Factors that may affect the effectiveness of this program in terms of:
The scope of this study mainly focuses on the House Rental Monitoring System
developed by the researchers. This paper aims to provide the description of the required work
in producing an effective house rental monitoring system. Specifically, the contents of this
paper are limited only to: (1) Understanding the requirements and essentials of the program
provided by the researchers. (2) Classifying the pros and cons when using the program
monitoring system.
This paper goes no further beyond the researchers’ program, other than the conclusion
focused on the landlords managing tenants. The results of the study will be of great benefit to
the following:
To the Landlords. This research will help the Landlords to be familiar with and
acknowledge this new kind of monitoring system, and it will also determine how convenient
and easy to use this system. Furthermore, it will serve as their record regarding the tenant's
To the Industry. This research will better clarify the state of the rental industry in
the Philippines. Therefore, this paper will contribute to decision-making on which path the
To the Future Researchers. This research will serve as a guide to future researchers
To the Future Developers. This research will serve as a guide to future developers
DEFINITION OF TERMS
A Landlord or lessee is a person who owns houses or property spaces and let people occupy
A Rent is a payment to a landlord usually every month for the occupation of a house or a
an interconnecting network.
A Tenant is person who temporarily occupies a house or property and pays an amount to the
Chapter 2
According to a paper published by Ganiyu, Alabi, et al. (2018), the need to utilize
technology on manual processes truly exists. The paper advocates for a stronger relationship
between ICT professionals and rental owners. In which case, the process of payment,
Ibisola, Oni, and Peter (2015) defined ICT instruments as including computers,
networks, hardware, software, satellites, and anything that involves digital technology. The
findings of their survey indicate most that estate surveyors and valuers do not take advantage
of ICT instruments despite being fully aware of their existence. The paper concluded that a
training program—like including such devices in the educational curriculum—must occur for
keep up with the ever-evolving workflow according to a book published by Dai (2020). The
book Dai published centered around computer science and its place today. Written in the
book are blueprints of a framework for a property management information system (PMIS).
Hauwa and Atan (2020) developed a system that aids in monitoring resources among
residential properties. The program was designed for residential owners and aimed to break
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through the limits of written records. The paper mentioned that software is exceptionally
Undeniably, multiple people share the value of reinforcing the work force with
technology. Setiawan, et al. (2018) developed a web-based application which aids in the
managing car rentals. The paper mentioned that their application can be repurposed and be
used further than the lending of cars. They believed in the modernization of monitoring a
business.
Mehta, Patil, and Shinde (2019) developed LeKeDe, a system that monitors rental items,
including but not limited to cars, books, and accessories. Their program was intended to
There are others that have also to create a rental monitoring system specifically for
managing houses. Kirmani, et al. (2017) developed a house rental using a .NET Web
application in C#. However, it written in an older compiler and requires more improvements
in the interface.
Another house rental management system was developed, founded through PHP. This
application tracked the number of units and tenants, as well as the vacant houses (Abdi,
implementations in even the basic tasks. According to Abdi, doing so would be considered
innovation.
Ikuomola (2020) developed a house rental management system that would save,
manage, and process through server via a connection like the internet. In her paper, she
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suggested to embed a system on a unit’s door that would deny the access of anyone
unauthorized or has violated the agreement. Although, such a project would require a more
The wellbeing of information is also vital. An unreliable record can cost a business a
hefty fine. According to a Polish paper written by Muczyński, Dawidowicz, and Źróbek
(2019), the efficiency of a company is heavily reliant on how ready their resources of
accurate information is. In Poland, the government is developing their real-estate registration,
According to Oldewarris (2018), the rental industry is of a great benefit for the lower-
class of manila. They serve as a temporary home for impermanent residence. The paper
Oldewarris published provides a picture of the rental industry in the city of Libis, Manila,
and discusses about solving some issues that exist in the area.
advertisement platform for rental units or houses. The platform enabled rental owners to post
their unit and its location to expand their reach with clients. The survey in their paper
concluded that their demographic users were satisfied and thought it useful.
managing boarding houses for students. In their paper, they described Rental Management
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Systems or RMS as an effort that would better the regulatory process of boarders and
company, Quezelco1. The developed program was cloud-based and was designed to rely on a
network on the internet. According to his paper, technical experts and users defined the
program acceptable. Undoubtedly, companies are now updating their system to digital
format.
digital archive is still prone to human error and storage limits. However, his paper stated that,
monitoring efficiency.
Another management system was developed by Bituin (2010), but this program was
designed for lodging. The program was called 658 Apartelle Online Reservation
Management System. In their paper, it was stated that lodging business managers report
manually writing logs. Their paper described the struggles of developing a reservation system
author (2013), places in the Philippines like Morong can be modernized by increasing the
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municipality’s dependency on technology. The paper declares that technology is the modern
The Manila Times (2018) wrote an article about software that improve workflow of
the important of the utilization of technology in business. Listed in the article are five
Even small singular business has started to incorporate the use digital systems.
Lagman (2012) wrote an essay regarding a Reservation System developed for Hacienda
Gracia Resort and Hotel, a private resort in the Philippines. According to the developer, the
improving the regulation of the Philippine’s rent industry. The findings show that stricter
regulations do not benefit the industry, and the primary problems is the deficiency of
Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
This chapter presents the discussion of research method, population, sample size, and
Method of Research
population, condition, or phenomenon in a systematic and reliable manner. It can answer the
questions of what, where, when, and how, but not why. In this research, most of the questions
in general objectives are researchable type of questions. A descriptive research design may
examine one or more variables using a variety of research methods. Unlike experimental
study, the researcher does not influence or alter the variables; instead, they are observed and
measured. In this research, the researchers are more concerned in obtaining answers to the
study's general objectives and describe the entirety of the study. The findings of descriptive
analysis are presented in a statistical format. As a result, it can be used as secondary data in
other research projects. Furthermore, various testing methods may be applied to the data in
order to analyze various aspects of the research issue Bhasin (2019). The results of this
research can be used by the future researchers to further improve the study that was
conducted. In addition, the researchers will also use questionnaire for the analysis of different
Since the study can be used by future researchers as a reference for further
improvement of the study and the researchers are more concerned in obtaining the answers in
general objectives of study, the descriptive research design is the most suitable approach
used.
The respondents of the study have been acquired from landlords sited in Quezon City.
These respondents are 30 landlords in total in which they participated to take a survey about
the effectiveness of a monitoring system, advantages and disadvantages of the House Rental
Monitoring System, and factors that may affect the effectiveness of the program. The
landlords are asked about their thoughts of what makes an effective monitoring system along
with if what may be the advantages and disadvantages of the program and lastly of what they
The researchers used snowball sampling in the study because the researchers are
gathering information that has traits that are rare to find and looking to find the target
The study is conducted in Quezon city located on the Northeast portion of Metro
Manila, Philippines. The respondents in the study are the landlords of different barangays
sited in Quezon City. There are 30 respondents who are part of this study.
a monitoring system, advantages and disadvantages of the House Rental Monitoring System,
and factors that may affect the effectiveness of the program. The questions about
accessibility then the advantages and the disadvantages of House Rental Monitoring System
is mainly related to Interface, Presentation and about the factors that may affect the
Research Instrument
The research instruments used in this study are surveys conducted online. The type
questions are in fill in the blanks form, checklist form in which the respondents will put a
check to answer and Likert response scale in wherein they will scale their answers from
strongly agree to strongly disagree. The questionnaire is composed of three parts namely:
Understanding the System of Monitoring Rental Facilities, The Pros and Cons of House
Rental Monitoring System and lastly, the User-end Factors. The first part contains five items,
evaluating the understanding of the respondent to the house rental monitoring system. The
second part is composed of nine items, for the assessment of the advantages and
disadvantages of the house rental monitoring system. The last part has five items focusing on
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the information of the respondents with the relevance to the topic. Overall, the survey form is
composed of nineteen questions. The responses will be checked and tallied by the researchers
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