diff --git a/backend/Dockerfile b/backend/Dockerfile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..c019fa8
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/Dockerfile
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+FROM node:18-alpine
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
+COPY package*.json ./
+
+RUN npm ci --only=production
+
+COPY . .
+
+RUN mkdir -p uploads/profiles
+
+EXPOSE 5000
+
+CMD ["node", "server.js"]
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diff --git a/backend/models/ItemRequest.js b/backend/models/ItemRequest.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..9c4bf58
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/models/ItemRequest.js
@@ -0,0 +1,76 @@
+const { DataTypes } = require('sequelize');
+const sequelize = require('../config/database');
+
+const ItemRequest = sequelize.define('ItemRequest', {
+  id: {
+    type: DataTypes.UUID,
+    defaultValue: DataTypes.UUIDV4,
+    primaryKey: true
+  },
+  title: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING,
+    allowNull: false
+  },
+  description: {
+    type: DataTypes.TEXT,
+    allowNull: false
+  },
+  address1: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  },
+  address2: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  },
+  city: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  },
+  state: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  },
+  zipCode: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  },
+  country: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  },
+  latitude: {
+    type: DataTypes.DECIMAL(10, 8)
+  },
+  longitude: {
+    type: DataTypes.DECIMAL(11, 8)
+  },
+  maxPricePerHour: {
+    type: DataTypes.DECIMAL(10, 2)
+  },
+  maxPricePerDay: {
+    type: DataTypes.DECIMAL(10, 2)
+  },
+  preferredStartDate: {
+    type: DataTypes.DATE
+  },
+  preferredEndDate: {
+    type: DataTypes.DATE
+  },
+  isFlexibleDates: {
+    type: DataTypes.BOOLEAN,
+    defaultValue: true
+  },
+  status: {
+    type: DataTypes.ENUM('open', 'fulfilled', 'closed'),
+    defaultValue: 'open'
+  },
+  requesterId: {
+    type: DataTypes.UUID,
+    allowNull: false,
+    references: {
+      model: 'Users',
+      key: 'id'
+    }
+  },
+  responseCount: {
+    type: DataTypes.INTEGER,
+    defaultValue: 0
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = ItemRequest;
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diff --git a/backend/models/ItemRequestResponse.js b/backend/models/ItemRequestResponse.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..1e77114
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/models/ItemRequestResponse.js
@@ -0,0 +1,59 @@
+const { DataTypes } = require('sequelize');
+const sequelize = require('../config/database');
+
+const ItemRequestResponse = sequelize.define('ItemRequestResponse', {
+  id: {
+    type: DataTypes.UUID,
+    defaultValue: DataTypes.UUIDV4,
+    primaryKey: true
+  },
+  itemRequestId: {
+    type: DataTypes.UUID,
+    allowNull: false,
+    references: {
+      model: 'ItemRequests',
+      key: 'id'
+    }
+  },
+  responderId: {
+    type: DataTypes.UUID,
+    allowNull: false,
+    references: {
+      model: 'Users',
+      key: 'id'
+    }
+  },
+  message: {
+    type: DataTypes.TEXT,
+    allowNull: false
+  },
+  offerPricePerHour: {
+    type: DataTypes.DECIMAL(10, 2)
+  },
+  offerPricePerDay: {
+    type: DataTypes.DECIMAL(10, 2)
+  },
+  availableStartDate: {
+    type: DataTypes.DATE
+  },
+  availableEndDate: {
+    type: DataTypes.DATE
+  },
+  existingItemId: {
+    type: DataTypes.UUID,
+    allowNull: true,
+    references: {
+      model: 'Items',
+      key: 'id'
+    }
+  },
+  status: {
+    type: DataTypes.ENUM('pending', 'accepted', 'declined', 'expired'),
+    defaultValue: 'pending'
+  },
+  contactInfo: {
+    type: DataTypes.STRING
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = ItemRequestResponse;
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/backend/models/index.js b/backend/models/index.js
index 704739b..46af393 100644
--- a/backend/models/index.js
+++ b/backend/models/index.js
@@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ const User = require('./User');
 const Item = require('./Item');
 const Rental = require('./Rental');
 const Message = require('./Message');
+const ItemRequest = require('./ItemRequest');
+const ItemRequestResponse = require('./ItemRequestResponse');
 
 User.hasMany(Item, { as: 'ownedItems', foreignKey: 'ownerId' });
 Item.belongsTo(User, { as: 'owner', foreignKey: 'ownerId' });
@@ -22,10 +24,21 @@ Message.belongsTo(User, { as: 'receiver', foreignKey: 'receiverId' });
 Message.hasMany(Message, { as: 'replies', foreignKey: 'parentMessageId' });
 Message.belongsTo(Message, { as: 'parentMessage', foreignKey: 'parentMessageId' });
 
+User.hasMany(ItemRequest, { as: 'itemRequests', foreignKey: 'requesterId' });
+ItemRequest.belongsTo(User, { as: 'requester', foreignKey: 'requesterId' });
+
+User.hasMany(ItemRequestResponse, { as: 'itemRequestResponses', foreignKey: 'responderId' });
+ItemRequest.hasMany(ItemRequestResponse, { as: 'responses', foreignKey: 'itemRequestId' });
+ItemRequestResponse.belongsTo(User, { as: 'responder', foreignKey: 'responderId' });
+ItemRequestResponse.belongsTo(ItemRequest, { as: 'itemRequest', foreignKey: 'itemRequestId' });
+ItemRequestResponse.belongsTo(Item, { as: 'existingItem', foreignKey: 'existingItemId' });
+
 module.exports = {
   sequelize,
   User,
   Item,
   Rental,
-  Message
+  Message,
+  ItemRequest,
+  ItemRequestResponse
 };
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/backend/routes/itemRequests.js b/backend/routes/itemRequests.js
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..4826d5b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/routes/itemRequests.js
@@ -0,0 +1,286 @@
+const express = require('express');
+const { Op } = require('sequelize');
+const { ItemRequest, ItemRequestResponse, User, Item } = require('../models');
+const { authenticateToken } = require('../middleware/auth');
+const router = express.Router();
+
+router.get('/', async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const {
+      search,
+      status = 'open',
+      page = 1,
+      limit = 20
+    } = req.query;
+
+    const where = { status };
+    
+    if (search) {
+      where[Op.or] = [
+        { title: { [Op.iLike]: `%${search}%` } },
+        { description: { [Op.iLike]: `%${search}%` } }
+      ];
+    }
+
+    const offset = (page - 1) * limit;
+
+    const { count, rows } = await ItemRequest.findAndCountAll({
+      where,
+      include: [
+        { 
+          model: User, 
+          as: 'requester', 
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName'] 
+        }
+      ],
+      limit: parseInt(limit),
+      offset: parseInt(offset),
+      order: [['createdAt', 'DESC']]
+    });
+
+    res.json({
+      requests: rows,
+      totalPages: Math.ceil(count / limit),
+      currentPage: parseInt(page),
+      totalRequests: count
+    });
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.get('/my-requests', authenticateToken, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const requests = await ItemRequest.findAll({
+      where: { requesterId: req.user.id },
+      include: [
+        { 
+          model: User, 
+          as: 'requester', 
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName'] 
+        },
+        {
+          model: ItemRequestResponse,
+          as: 'responses',
+          include: [
+            {
+              model: User,
+              as: 'responder',
+              attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName']
+            },
+            {
+              model: Item,
+              as: 'existingItem'
+            }
+          ]
+        }
+      ],
+      order: [['createdAt', 'DESC']]
+    });
+
+    res.json(requests);
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.get('/:id', async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const request = await ItemRequest.findByPk(req.params.id, {
+      include: [
+        { 
+          model: User, 
+          as: 'requester', 
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName'] 
+        },
+        {
+          model: ItemRequestResponse,
+          as: 'responses',
+          include: [
+            {
+              model: User,
+              as: 'responder',
+              attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName']
+            },
+            {
+              model: Item,
+              as: 'existingItem'
+            }
+          ]
+        }
+      ]
+    });
+
+    if (!request) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Item request not found' });
+    }
+
+    res.json(request);
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.post('/', authenticateToken, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const request = await ItemRequest.create({
+      ...req.body,
+      requesterId: req.user.id
+    });
+
+    const requestWithRequester = await ItemRequest.findByPk(request.id, {
+      include: [
+        { 
+          model: User, 
+          as: 'requester', 
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName'] 
+        }
+      ]
+    });
+
+    res.status(201).json(requestWithRequester);
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.put('/:id', authenticateToken, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const request = await ItemRequest.findByPk(req.params.id);
+
+    if (!request) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Item request not found' });
+    }
+
+    if (request.requesterId !== req.user.id) {
+      return res.status(403).json({ error: 'Unauthorized' });
+    }
+
+    await request.update(req.body);
+
+    const updatedRequest = await ItemRequest.findByPk(request.id, {
+      include: [
+        { 
+          model: User, 
+          as: 'requester', 
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName'] 
+        }
+      ]
+    });
+
+    res.json(updatedRequest);
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.delete('/:id', authenticateToken, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const request = await ItemRequest.findByPk(req.params.id);
+
+    if (!request) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Item request not found' });
+    }
+
+    if (request.requesterId !== req.user.id) {
+      return res.status(403).json({ error: 'Unauthorized' });
+    }
+
+    await request.destroy();
+    res.status(204).send();
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.post('/:id/responses', authenticateToken, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const request = await ItemRequest.findByPk(req.params.id);
+
+    if (!request) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Item request not found' });
+    }
+
+    if (request.requesterId === req.user.id) {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Cannot respond to your own request' });
+    }
+
+    if (request.status !== 'open') {
+      return res.status(400).json({ error: 'Cannot respond to closed request' });
+    }
+
+    const response = await ItemRequestResponse.create({
+      ...req.body,
+      itemRequestId: req.params.id,
+      responderId: req.user.id
+    });
+
+    await request.increment('responseCount');
+
+    const responseWithDetails = await ItemRequestResponse.findByPk(response.id, {
+      include: [
+        {
+          model: User,
+          as: 'responder',
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName']
+        },
+        {
+          model: Item,
+          as: 'existingItem'
+        }
+      ]
+    });
+
+    res.status(201).json(responseWithDetails);
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+router.put('/responses/:responseId/status', authenticateToken, async (req, res) => {
+  try {
+    const { status } = req.body;
+    const response = await ItemRequestResponse.findByPk(req.params.responseId, {
+      include: [
+        {
+          model: ItemRequest,
+          as: 'itemRequest'
+        }
+      ]
+    });
+
+    if (!response) {
+      return res.status(404).json({ error: 'Response not found' });
+    }
+
+    if (response.itemRequest.requesterId !== req.user.id) {
+      return res.status(403).json({ error: 'Only the requester can update response status' });
+    }
+
+    await response.update({ status });
+
+    if (status === 'accepted') {
+      await response.itemRequest.update({ status: 'fulfilled' });
+    }
+
+    const updatedResponse = await ItemRequestResponse.findByPk(response.id, {
+      include: [
+        {
+          model: User,
+          as: 'responder',
+          attributes: ['id', 'username', 'firstName', 'lastName']
+        },
+        {
+          model: Item,
+          as: 'existingItem'
+        }
+      ]
+    });
+
+    res.json(updatedResponse);
+  } catch (error) {
+    res.status(500).json({ error: error.message });
+  }
+});
+
+module.exports = router;
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diff --git a/backend/server.js b/backend/server.js
index a9051d2..f1c0618 100644
--- a/backend/server.js
+++ b/backend/server.js
@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@ const itemRoutes = require("./routes/items");
 const rentalRoutes = require("./routes/rentals");
 const messageRoutes = require("./routes/messages");
 const betaRoutes = require("./routes/beta");
+const itemRequestRoutes = require("./routes/itemRequests");
 
 const app = express();
 
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@ app.use("/api/users", userRoutes);
 app.use("/api/items", itemRoutes);
 app.use("/api/rentals", rentalRoutes);
 app.use("/api/messages", messageRoutes);
+app.use("/api/item-requests", itemRequestRoutes);
 
 app.get("/", (req, res) => {
   res.json({ message: "CommunityRentals.App API is running!" });
diff --git a/frontend/Dockerfile b/frontend/Dockerfile
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e8110ec
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/Dockerfile
@@ -0,0 +1,34 @@
+# Build stage
+FROM node:18-alpine AS builder
+
+WORKDIR /app
+
+COPY package*.json ./
+
+RUN npm ci
+
+COPY . .
+
+RUN npm run build
+
+# Production stage
+FROM nginx:alpine
+
+COPY --from=builder /app/build /usr/share/nginx/html
+
+RUN echo 'server { \
+    listen 80; \
+    location / { \
+        root /usr/share/nginx/html; \
+        index index.html index.htm; \
+        try_files $uri $uri/ /index.html; \
+    } \
+    error_page 500 502 503 504 /50x.html; \
+    location = /50x.html { \
+        root /usr/share/nginx/html; \
+    } \
+}' > /etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf
+
+EXPOSE 80
+
+CMD ["nginx", "-g", "daemon off;"]
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diff --git a/frontend/src/App.tsx b/frontend/src/App.tsx
index 002a682..305e847 100644
--- a/frontend/src/App.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/App.tsx
@@ -18,6 +18,10 @@ import Profile from './pages/Profile';
 import PublicProfile from './pages/PublicProfile';
 import Messages from './pages/Messages';
 import MessageDetail from './pages/MessageDetail';
+import ItemRequests from './pages/ItemRequests';
+import ItemRequestDetail from './pages/ItemRequestDetail';
+import CreateItemRequest from './pages/CreateItemRequest';
+import MyRequests from './pages/MyRequests';
 import PrivateRoute from './components/PrivateRoute';
 import './App.css';
 
@@ -99,6 +103,24 @@ function App() {
                 <MessageDetail />
               </PrivateRoute>
             }
+          />
+          <Route path="/item-requests" element={<ItemRequests />} />
+          <Route path="/item-requests/:id" element={<ItemRequestDetail />} />
+          <Route
+            path="/create-item-request"
+            element={
+              <PrivateRoute>
+                <CreateItemRequest />
+              </PrivateRoute>
+            }
+          />
+          <Route
+            path="/my-requests"
+            element={
+              <PrivateRoute>
+                <MyRequests />
+              </PrivateRoute>
+            }
           />
             </Routes>
           </main>
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/ItemRequestCard.tsx b/frontend/src/components/ItemRequestCard.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3d448e5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/ItemRequestCard.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,111 @@
+import React from 'react';
+import { Link } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { ItemRequest } from '../types';
+
+interface ItemRequestCardProps {
+  request: ItemRequest;
+  showActions?: boolean;
+}
+
+const ItemRequestCard: React.FC<ItemRequestCardProps> = ({ request, showActions = true }) => {
+  const formatDate = (dateString?: string) => {
+    if (!dateString) return 'Flexible';
+    const date = new Date(dateString);
+    return date.toLocaleDateString();
+  };
+
+  const getLocationString = () => {
+    const parts = [];
+    if (request.city) parts.push(request.city);
+    if (request.state) parts.push(request.state);
+    return parts.join(', ') || 'Location not specified';
+  };
+
+  const getStatusColor = (status: string) => {
+    switch (status) {
+      case 'open':
+        return 'success';
+      case 'fulfilled':
+        return 'primary';
+      case 'closed':
+        return 'secondary';
+      default:
+        return 'secondary';
+    }
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="card h-100 shadow-sm hover-shadow">
+      <div className="card-body">
+        <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-start mb-2">
+          <h5 className="card-title text-truncate flex-grow-1 me-2">{request.title}</h5>
+          <span className={`badge bg-${getStatusColor(request.status)}`}>
+            {request.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + request.status.slice(1)}
+          </span>
+        </div>
+        
+        <p className="card-text text-muted small mb-2">
+          {request.description.length > 100 
+            ? `${request.description.substring(0, 100)}...` 
+            : request.description
+          }
+        </p>
+
+        <div className="mb-2">
+          <small className="text-muted">
+            <i className="bi bi-geo-alt me-1"></i>
+            {getLocationString()}
+          </small>
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="mb-2">
+          <small className="text-muted">
+            <i className="bi bi-person me-1"></i>
+            Requested by {request.requester?.firstName || 'Unknown'}
+          </small>
+        </div>
+
+        {(request.maxPricePerDay || request.maxPricePerHour) && (
+          <div className="mb-2">
+            <small className="text-muted">
+              <i className="bi bi-currency-dollar me-1"></i>
+              Budget: 
+              {request.maxPricePerDay && ` $${request.maxPricePerDay}/day`}
+              {request.maxPricePerHour && ` $${request.maxPricePerHour}/hour`}
+            </small>
+          </div>
+        )}
+
+        <div className="mb-3">
+          <small className="text-muted">
+            <i className="bi bi-calendar me-1"></i>
+            Dates: {formatDate(request.preferredStartDate)} - {formatDate(request.preferredEndDate)}
+            {request.isFlexibleDates && ' (Flexible)'}
+          </small>
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center">
+          <small className="text-muted">
+            {request.responseCount || 0} response{request.responseCount !== 1 ? 's' : ''}
+          </small>
+          <small className="text-muted">
+            {new Date(request.createdAt).toLocaleDateString()}
+          </small>
+        </div>
+
+        {showActions && (
+          <div className="d-grid gap-2 mt-3">
+            <Link 
+              to={`/item-requests/${request.id}`} 
+              className="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm"
+            >
+              View Details
+            </Link>
+          </div>
+        )}
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default ItemRequestCard;
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diff --git a/frontend/src/components/Navbar.tsx b/frontend/src/components/Navbar.tsx
index c4f323f..7806549 100644
--- a/frontend/src/components/Navbar.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/components/Navbar.tsx
@@ -88,6 +88,11 @@ const Navbar: React.FC = () => {
                             <i className="bi bi-list-ul me-2"></i>My Listings
                           </Link>
                         </li>
+                        <li>
+                          <Link className="dropdown-item" to="/my-requests">
+                            <i className="bi bi-clipboard-check me-2"></i>My Requests
+                          </Link>
+                        </li>
                         <li>
                           <Link className="dropdown-item" to="/messages">
                             <i className="bi bi-envelope me-2"></i>Messages
diff --git a/frontend/src/components/RequestResponseModal.tsx b/frontend/src/components/RequestResponseModal.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3e7084f
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/components/RequestResponseModal.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,257 @@
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
+import { itemRequestAPI, itemAPI } from '../services/api';
+import { ItemRequest, Item } from '../types';
+
+interface RequestResponseModalProps {
+  show: boolean;
+  onHide: () => void;
+  request: ItemRequest | null;
+  onResponseSubmitted: () => void;
+}
+
+const RequestResponseModal: React.FC<RequestResponseModalProps> = ({
+  show,
+  onHide,
+  request,
+  onResponseSubmitted
+}) => {
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [userItems, setUserItems] = useState<Item[]>([]);
+  
+  const [formData, setFormData] = useState({
+    message: '',
+    offerPricePerHour: '',
+    offerPricePerDay: '',
+    availableStartDate: '',
+    availableEndDate: '',
+    existingItemId: '',
+    contactInfo: ''
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (show && user) {
+      fetchUserItems();
+      resetForm();
+    }
+  }, [show, user]);
+
+  const fetchUserItems = async () => {
+    try {
+      const response = await itemAPI.getItems({ owner: user?.id });
+      setUserItems(response.data.items || []);
+    } catch (err) {
+      console.error('Failed to fetch user items:', err);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const resetForm = () => {
+    setFormData({
+      message: '',
+      offerPricePerHour: '',
+      offerPricePerDay: '',
+      availableStartDate: '',
+      availableEndDate: '',
+      existingItemId: '',
+      contactInfo: ''
+    });
+    setError(null);
+  };
+
+  const handleChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement | HTMLTextAreaElement | HTMLSelectElement>) => {
+    const { name, value } = e.target;
+    setFormData(prev => ({ ...prev, [name]: value }));
+  };
+
+  const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!request || !user) return;
+
+    setLoading(true);
+    setError(null);
+
+    try {
+      const responseData = {
+        ...formData,
+        offerPricePerHour: formData.offerPricePerHour ? parseFloat(formData.offerPricePerHour) : null,
+        offerPricePerDay: formData.offerPricePerDay ? parseFloat(formData.offerPricePerDay) : null,
+        existingItemId: formData.existingItemId || null,
+        availableStartDate: formData.availableStartDate || null,
+        availableEndDate: formData.availableEndDate || null
+      };
+
+      await itemRequestAPI.respondToRequest(request.id, responseData);
+      onResponseSubmitted();
+      onHide();
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to submit response');
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (!request) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className={`modal fade ${show ? 'show d-block' : ''}`} tabIndex={-1} style={{ backgroundColor: show ? 'rgba(0,0,0,0.5)' : 'transparent' }}>
+      <div className="modal-dialog modal-lg">
+        <div className="modal-content">
+          <div className="modal-header">
+            <h5 className="modal-title">Respond to Request</h5>
+            <button type="button" className="btn-close" onClick={onHide}></button>
+          </div>
+          
+          <div className="modal-body">
+        <div className="mb-3 p-3 bg-light rounded">
+          <h6>{request.title}</h6>
+          <p className="text-muted small mb-0">{request.description}</p>
+        </div>
+
+        {error && (
+          <div className="alert alert-danger" role="alert">
+            {error}
+          </div>
+        )}
+
+        <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+          <div className="mb-3">
+            <label htmlFor="message" className="form-label">Your Message *</label>
+            <textarea
+              className="form-control"
+              id="message"
+              name="message"
+              rows={4}
+              value={formData.message}
+              onChange={handleChange}
+              placeholder="Explain how you can help, availability, condition of the item, etc."
+              required
+            />
+          </div>
+
+          {userItems.length > 0 && (
+            <div className="mb-3">
+              <label htmlFor="existingItemId" className="form-label">Do you have an existing listing for this item?</label>
+              <select
+                className="form-select"
+                id="existingItemId"
+                name="existingItemId"
+                value={formData.existingItemId}
+                onChange={handleChange}
+              >
+                <option value="">No existing listing</option>
+                {userItems.map((item) => (
+                  <option key={item.id} value={item.id}>
+                    {item.name} - ${item.pricePerDay}/day
+                  </option>
+                ))}
+              </select>
+              <div className="form-text">
+                If you have an existing listing that matches this request, select it here.
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          )}
+
+          <div className="row mb-3">
+            <div className="col-md-6">
+              <label htmlFor="offerPricePerDay" className="form-label">Your Price per Day</label>
+              <div className="input-group">
+                <span className="input-group-text">$</span>
+                <input
+                  type="number"
+                  className="form-control"
+                  id="offerPricePerDay"
+                  name="offerPricePerDay"
+                  value={formData.offerPricePerDay}
+                  onChange={handleChange}
+                  step="0.01"
+                  min="0"
+                  placeholder="0.00"
+                />
+              </div>
+            </div>
+            <div className="col-md-6">
+              <label htmlFor="offerPricePerHour" className="form-label">Your Price per Hour</label>
+              <div className="input-group">
+                <span className="input-group-text">$</span>
+                <input
+                  type="number"
+                  className="form-control"
+                  id="offerPricePerHour"
+                  name="offerPricePerHour"
+                  value={formData.offerPricePerHour}
+                  onChange={handleChange}
+                  step="0.01"
+                  min="0"
+                  placeholder="0.00"
+                />
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="row mb-3">
+            <div className="col-md-6">
+              <label htmlFor="availableStartDate" className="form-label">Available From</label>
+              <input
+                type="date"
+                className="form-control"
+                id="availableStartDate"
+                name="availableStartDate"
+                value={formData.availableStartDate}
+                onChange={handleChange}
+                min={new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]}
+              />
+            </div>
+            <div className="col-md-6">
+              <label htmlFor="availableEndDate" className="form-label">Available Until</label>
+              <input
+                type="date"
+                className="form-control"
+                id="availableEndDate"
+                name="availableEndDate"
+                value={formData.availableEndDate}
+                onChange={handleChange}
+                min={formData.availableStartDate || new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]}
+              />
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="mb-3">
+            <label htmlFor="contactInfo" className="form-label">Contact Information</label>
+            <input
+              type="text"
+              className="form-control"
+              id="contactInfo"
+              name="contactInfo"
+              value={formData.contactInfo}
+              onChange={handleChange}
+              placeholder="Phone number, email, or preferred contact method"
+            />
+            <div className="form-text">
+              How should the requester contact you if they're interested?
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </form>
+          </div>
+
+          <div className="modal-footer">
+            <button type="button" className="btn btn-secondary" onClick={onHide}>
+              Cancel
+            </button>
+            <button 
+              type="button"
+              className="btn btn-primary"
+              onClick={handleSubmit}
+              disabled={loading || !formData.message.trim()}
+            >
+              {loading ? 'Submitting...' : 'Submit Response'}
+            </button>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default RequestResponseModal;
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/CreateItemRequest.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/CreateItemRequest.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5766b36
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/CreateItemRequest.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,303 @@
+import React, { useState } from 'react';
+import { useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
+import { itemRequestAPI } from '../services/api';
+import AddressAutocomplete from '../components/AddressAutocomplete';
+
+const CreateItemRequest: React.FC = () => {
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(false);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  
+  const [formData, setFormData] = useState({
+    title: '',
+    description: '',
+    address1: '',
+    address2: '',
+    city: '',
+    state: '',
+    zipCode: '',
+    country: 'US',
+    latitude: undefined as number | undefined,
+    longitude: undefined as number | undefined,
+    maxPricePerHour: '',
+    maxPricePerDay: '',
+    preferredStartDate: '',
+    preferredEndDate: '',
+    isFlexibleDates: true
+  });
+
+  const handleChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement | HTMLTextAreaElement | HTMLSelectElement>) => {
+    const { name, value, type } = e.target;
+    if (type === 'checkbox') {
+      const checked = (e.target as HTMLInputElement).checked;
+      setFormData(prev => ({ ...prev, [name]: checked }));
+    } else {
+      setFormData(prev => ({ ...prev, [name]: value }));
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleAddressChange = (value: string, lat?: number, lon?: number) => {
+    setFormData(prev => ({
+      ...prev,
+      address1: value,
+      latitude: lat,
+      longitude: lon,
+      city: prev.city,
+      state: prev.state,
+      zipCode: prev.zipCode,
+      country: prev.country
+    }));
+  };
+
+  const handleSubmit = async (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    if (!user) return;
+
+    setLoading(true);
+    setError(null);
+
+    try {
+      const requestData = {
+        ...formData,
+        maxPricePerHour: formData.maxPricePerHour ? parseFloat(formData.maxPricePerHour) : null,
+        maxPricePerDay: formData.maxPricePerDay ? parseFloat(formData.maxPricePerDay) : null,
+        preferredStartDate: formData.preferredStartDate || null,
+        preferredEndDate: formData.preferredEndDate || null
+      };
+
+      await itemRequestAPI.createItemRequest(requestData);
+      navigate('/my-requests');
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to create item request');
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (!user) {
+    return (
+      <div className="container mt-5">
+        <div className="alert alert-warning" role="alert">
+          Please log in to create item requests.
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="container mt-4">
+      <div className="row justify-content-center">
+        <div className="col-md-8">
+          <div className="card">
+            <div className="card-header">
+              <h2 className="mb-0">Request an Item</h2>
+              <p className="text-muted mb-0">Can't find what you need? Request it and let others know!</p>
+            </div>
+            <div className="card-body">
+              {error && (
+                <div className="alert alert-danger" role="alert">
+                  {error}
+                </div>
+              )}
+
+              <form onSubmit={handleSubmit}>
+                <div className="mb-3">
+                  <label htmlFor="title" className="form-label">What are you looking for? *</label>
+                  <input
+                    type="text"
+                    className="form-control"
+                    id="title"
+                    name="title"
+                    value={formData.title}
+                    onChange={handleChange}
+                    placeholder="e.g., Power drill, Camera lens, Camping tent"
+                    required
+                  />
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="mb-3">
+                  <label htmlFor="description" className="form-label">Description *</label>
+                  <textarea
+                    className="form-control"
+                    id="description"
+                    name="description"
+                    rows={4}
+                    value={formData.description}
+                    onChange={handleChange}
+                    placeholder="Describe what you need it for, any specific requirements, condition preferences, etc."
+                    required
+                  />
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="row mb-3">
+                  <div className="col-md-6">
+                    <label htmlFor="maxPricePerDay" className="form-label">Max Price per Day</label>
+                    <div className="input-group">
+                      <span className="input-group-text">$</span>
+                      <input
+                        type="number"
+                        className="form-control"
+                        id="maxPricePerDay"
+                        name="maxPricePerDay"
+                        value={formData.maxPricePerDay}
+                        onChange={handleChange}
+                        step="0.01"
+                        min="0"
+                        placeholder="0.00"
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="col-md-6">
+                    <label htmlFor="maxPricePerHour" className="form-label">Max Price per Hour</label>
+                    <div className="input-group">
+                      <span className="input-group-text">$</span>
+                      <input
+                        type="number"
+                        className="form-control"
+                        id="maxPricePerHour"
+                        name="maxPricePerHour"
+                        value={formData.maxPricePerHour}
+                        onChange={handleChange}
+                        step="0.01"
+                        min="0"
+                        placeholder="0.00"
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="mb-3">
+                  <label className="form-label">Address</label>
+                  <AddressAutocomplete
+                    value={formData.address1}
+                    onChange={handleAddressChange}
+                    placeholder="Enter your address or area"
+                  />
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="row mb-3">
+                  <div className="col-md-6">
+                    <label htmlFor="address2" className="form-label">Apartment, suite, etc.</label>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className="form-control"
+                      id="address2"
+                      name="address2"
+                      value={formData.address2}
+                      onChange={handleChange}
+                      placeholder="Apt 2B, Suite 100, etc."
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="col-md-6">
+                    <label htmlFor="city" className="form-label">City</label>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className="form-control"
+                      id="city"
+                      name="city"
+                      value={formData.city}
+                      onChange={handleChange}
+                      placeholder="City"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="row mb-3">
+                  <div className="col-md-6">
+                    <label htmlFor="state" className="form-label">State</label>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className="form-control"
+                      id="state"
+                      name="state"
+                      value={formData.state}
+                      onChange={handleChange}
+                      placeholder="State"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                  <div className="col-md-6">
+                    <label htmlFor="zipCode" className="form-label">ZIP Code</label>
+                    <input
+                      type="text"
+                      className="form-control"
+                      id="zipCode"
+                      name="zipCode"
+                      value={formData.zipCode}
+                      onChange={handleChange}
+                      placeholder="12345"
+                    />
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                <div className="mb-3">
+                  <div className="form-check">
+                    <input
+                      className="form-check-input"
+                      type="checkbox"
+                      id="isFlexibleDates"
+                      name="isFlexibleDates"
+                      checked={formData.isFlexibleDates}
+                      onChange={handleChange}
+                    />
+                    <label className="form-check-label" htmlFor="isFlexibleDates">
+                      I'm flexible with dates
+                    </label>
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+
+                {!formData.isFlexibleDates && (
+                  <div className="row mb-3">
+                    <div className="col-md-6">
+                      <label htmlFor="preferredStartDate" className="form-label">Preferred Start Date</label>
+                      <input
+                        type="date"
+                        className="form-control"
+                        id="preferredStartDate"
+                        name="preferredStartDate"
+                        value={formData.preferredStartDate}
+                        onChange={handleChange}
+                        min={new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]}
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="col-md-6">
+                      <label htmlFor="preferredEndDate" className="form-label">Preferred End Date</label>
+                      <input
+                        type="date"
+                        className="form-control"
+                        id="preferredEndDate"
+                        name="preferredEndDate"
+                        value={formData.preferredEndDate}
+                        onChange={handleChange}
+                        min={formData.preferredStartDate || new Date().toISOString().split('T')[0]}
+                      />
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                )}
+
+                <div className="d-grid gap-2">
+                  <button
+                    type="submit"
+                    className="btn btn-primary"
+                    disabled={loading}
+                  >
+                    {loading ? 'Creating Request...' : 'Create Request'}
+                  </button>
+                  <button
+                    type="button"
+                    className="btn btn-secondary"
+                    onClick={() => navigate(-1)}
+                  >
+                    Cancel
+                  </button>
+                </div>
+              </form>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default CreateItemRequest;
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/Home.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/Home.tsx
index d53792d..6e078f0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/pages/Home.tsx
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/Home.tsx
@@ -133,6 +133,7 @@ const Home: React.FC = () => {
         </div>
       </div>
 
+
       {/* How It Works - For Renters */}
       <div className="py-5">
         <div className="container-fluid" style={{ maxWidth: '1800px' }}>
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/ItemRequestDetail.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/ItemRequestDetail.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..b9e9705
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/ItemRequestDetail.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,362 @@
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { useParams, useNavigate, Link } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
+import { itemRequestAPI } from '../services/api';
+import { ItemRequest, ItemRequestResponse } from '../types';
+import RequestResponseModal from '../components/RequestResponseModal';
+
+const ItemRequestDetail: React.FC = () => {
+  const { id } = useParams<{ id: string }>();
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const [request, setRequest] = useState<ItemRequest | null>(null);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [showResponseModal, setShowResponseModal] = useState(false);
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (id) {
+      fetchRequest();
+    }
+  }, [id]);
+
+  const fetchRequest = async () => {
+    try {
+      setLoading(true);
+      const response = await itemRequestAPI.getItemRequest(id!);
+      setRequest(response.data);
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to fetch request details');
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleResponseSubmitted = () => {
+    fetchRequest();
+  };
+
+  const getStatusColor = (status: string) => {
+    switch (status) {
+      case 'open':
+        return 'success';
+      case 'fulfilled':
+        return 'primary';
+      case 'closed':
+        return 'secondary';
+      default:
+        return 'secondary';
+    }
+  };
+
+  const getResponseStatusColor = (status: string) => {
+    switch (status) {
+      case 'pending':
+        return 'warning';
+      case 'accepted':
+        return 'success';
+      case 'declined':
+        return 'danger';
+      case 'expired':
+        return 'secondary';
+      default:
+        return 'secondary';
+    }
+  };
+
+  const formatDate = (dateString?: string) => {
+    if (!dateString) return 'Not specified';
+    const date = new Date(dateString);
+    return date.toLocaleDateString();
+  };
+
+  const getLocationString = () => {
+    if (!request) return '';
+    const parts = [];
+    if (request.city) parts.push(request.city);
+    if (request.state) parts.push(request.state);
+    return parts.join(', ') || 'Location not specified';
+  };
+
+  if (loading) {
+    return (
+      <div className="container mt-5">
+        <div className="text-center">
+          <div className="spinner-border" role="status">
+            <span className="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  if (error || !request) {
+    return (
+      <div className="container mt-5">
+        <div className="alert alert-danger" role="alert">
+          {error || 'Request not found'}
+        </div>
+        <button className="btn btn-secondary" onClick={() => navigate(-1)}>
+          Go Back
+        </button>
+      </div>
+    );
+  }
+
+  const isOwner = user?.id === request.requesterId;
+  const canRespond = user && !isOwner && request.status === 'open';
+
+  return (
+    <div className="container mt-4">
+      <div className="row">
+        <div className="col-lg-8">
+          <div className="card">
+            <div className="card-body">
+              <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-start mb-3">
+                <div>
+                  <h1 className="card-title">{request.title}</h1>
+                  <p className="text-muted mb-2">
+                    Requested by {request.requester?.firstName || 'Unknown'} {request.requester?.lastName || ''}
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+                <span className={`badge bg-${getStatusColor(request.status)} fs-6`}>
+                  {request.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + request.status.slice(1)}
+                </span>
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="mb-4">
+                <h5>Description</h5>
+                <p className="card-text">{request.description}</p>
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="row mb-4">
+                <div className="col-md-6">
+                  <h6><i className="bi bi-geo-alt me-2"></i>Location</h6>
+                  <p className="text-muted">{getLocationString()}</p>
+                </div>
+                <div className="col-md-6">
+                  <h6><i className="bi bi-calendar me-2"></i>Timeline</h6>
+                  <p className="text-muted">
+                    {request.isFlexibleDates ? (
+                      'Flexible dates'
+                    ) : (
+                      `${formatDate(request.preferredStartDate)} - ${formatDate(request.preferredEndDate)}`
+                    )}
+                  </p>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              {(request.maxPricePerDay || request.maxPricePerHour) && (
+                <div className="mb-4">
+                  <h6><i className="bi bi-currency-dollar me-2"></i>Budget</h6>
+                  <div className="text-muted">
+                    {request.maxPricePerDay && <div>Up to ${request.maxPricePerDay} per day</div>}
+                    {request.maxPricePerHour && <div>Up to ${request.maxPricePerHour} per hour</div>}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              )}
+
+              <div className="mb-4">
+                <small className="text-muted">
+                  Created on {new Date(request.createdAt).toLocaleDateString()} • 
+                  {request.responseCount || 0} response{request.responseCount !== 1 ? 's' : ''}
+                </small>
+              </div>
+
+              {canRespond && (
+                <div className="d-grid">
+                  <button
+                    className="btn btn-primary"
+                    onClick={() => setShowResponseModal(true)}
+                  >
+                    <i className="bi bi-reply me-2"></i>
+                    Respond to Request
+                  </button>
+                </div>
+              )}
+
+              {isOwner && (
+                <div className="d-flex gap-2">
+                  <Link to={`/my-requests`} className="btn btn-outline-primary">
+                    <i className="bi bi-arrow-left me-2"></i>
+                    Back to My Requests
+                  </Link>
+                </div>
+              )}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          {request.responses && request.responses.length > 0 && (
+            <div className="card mt-4">
+              <div className="card-body">
+                <h5 className="mb-4">Responses ({request.responses.length})</h5>
+                
+                {request.responses.map((response: ItemRequestResponse) => (
+                  <div key={response.id} className="border-bottom pb-4 mb-4 last:border-bottom-0 last:pb-0 last:mb-0">
+                    <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-start mb-3">
+                      <div className="d-flex align-items-center">
+                        <div className="me-3">
+                          <div className="bg-light rounded-circle d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center" style={{ width: '40px', height: '40px' }}>
+                            <i className="bi bi-person"></i>
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                        <div>
+                          <strong>{response.responder?.firstName || 'Unknown'} {response.responder?.lastName || ''}</strong>
+                          <br />
+                          <small className="text-muted">
+                            {new Date(response.createdAt).toLocaleDateString()} at {new Date(response.createdAt).toLocaleTimeString()}
+                          </small>
+                        </div>
+                      </div>
+                      <span className={`badge bg-${getResponseStatusColor(response.status)}`}>
+                        {response.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + response.status.slice(1)}
+                      </span>
+                    </div>
+
+                    <div className="ms-5">
+                      <p className="mb-3">{response.message}</p>
+
+                      {(response.offerPricePerDay || response.offerPricePerHour) && (
+                        <div className="mb-2">
+                          <strong>Offered Price:</strong>
+                          <div className="text-muted">
+                            {response.offerPricePerDay && <div>${response.offerPricePerDay} per day</div>}
+                            {response.offerPricePerHour && <div>${response.offerPricePerHour} per hour</div>}
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+
+                      {(response.availableStartDate || response.availableEndDate) && (
+                        <div className="mb-2">
+                          <strong>Availability:</strong>
+                          <div className="text-muted">
+                            {formatDate(response.availableStartDate)} - {formatDate(response.availableEndDate)}
+                          </div>
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+
+                      {response.contactInfo && (
+                        <div className="mb-2">
+                          <strong>Contact:</strong>
+                          <span className="text-muted ms-2">{response.contactInfo}</span>
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+
+                      {response.existingItem && (
+                        <div className="mb-2">
+                          <strong>Related Item:</strong>
+                          <Link to={`/items/${response.existingItem.id}`} className="ms-2 text-decoration-none">
+                            {response.existingItem.name}
+                          </Link>
+                        </div>
+                      )}
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+                ))}
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </div>
+
+        <div className="col-lg-4">
+          <div className="card">
+            <div className="card-body">
+              <h6>Request Summary</h6>
+              
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <strong>Status:</strong>
+                <span className={`badge bg-${getStatusColor(request.status)} ms-2`}>
+                  {request.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + request.status.slice(1)}
+                </span>
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <strong>Requested by:</strong>
+                <div className="mt-1">
+                  <Link to={`/users/${request.requester?.id}`} className="text-decoration-none">
+                    {request.requester?.firstName || 'Unknown'} {request.requester?.lastName || ''}
+                  </Link>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              {(request.maxPricePerDay || request.maxPricePerHour) && (
+                <div className="mb-3">
+                  <strong>Budget Range:</strong>
+                  <div className="text-muted mt-1">
+                    {request.maxPricePerDay && <div>≤ ${request.maxPricePerDay}/day</div>}
+                    {request.maxPricePerHour && <div>≤ ${request.maxPricePerHour}/hour</div>}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              )}
+
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <strong>Timeline:</strong>
+                <div className="text-muted mt-1">
+                  {request.isFlexibleDates ? (
+                    'Flexible dates'
+                  ) : (
+                    <div>
+                      <div>From: {formatDate(request.preferredStartDate)}</div>
+                      <div>To: {formatDate(request.preferredEndDate)}</div>
+                    </div>
+                  )}
+                </div>
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <strong>Location:</strong>
+                <div className="text-muted mt-1">{getLocationString()}</div>
+              </div>
+
+              <div className="mb-3">
+                <strong>Responses:</strong>
+                <div className="text-muted mt-1">{request.responseCount || 0} received</div>
+              </div>
+
+              <hr />
+
+              <div className="d-grid gap-2">
+                {canRespond ? (
+                  <button
+                    className="btn btn-success"
+                    onClick={() => setShowResponseModal(true)}
+                  >
+                    <i className="bi bi-reply me-2"></i>
+                    Respond to Request
+                  </button>
+                ) : user && !isOwner ? (
+                  <div className="text-muted text-center">
+                    <small>This request is {request.status}</small>
+                  </div>
+                ) : !user ? (
+                  <div className="text-center">
+                    <Link to="/login" className="btn btn-outline-primary">
+                      Log in to Respond
+                    </Link>
+                  </div>
+                ) : null}
+
+                <button
+                  className="btn btn-outline-secondary"
+                  onClick={() => navigate(-1)}
+                >
+                  <i className="bi bi-arrow-left me-2"></i>
+                  Go Back
+                </button>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      <RequestResponseModal
+        show={showResponseModal}
+        onHide={() => setShowResponseModal(false)}
+        request={request}
+        onResponseSubmitted={handleResponseSubmitted}
+      />
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default ItemRequestDetail;
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/ItemRequests.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/ItemRequests.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..52503d0
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/ItemRequests.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,211 @@
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { Link } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
+import { itemRequestAPI } from '../services/api';
+import { ItemRequest } from '../types';
+import ItemRequestCard from '../components/ItemRequestCard';
+
+const ItemRequests: React.FC = () => {
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const [requests, setRequests] = useState<ItemRequest[]>([]);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [currentPage, setCurrentPage] = useState(1);
+  const [totalPages, setTotalPages] = useState(1);
+  const [totalRequests, setTotalRequests] = useState(0);
+  
+  const [filters, setFilters] = useState({
+    search: '',
+    status: 'open'
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    fetchRequests();
+  }, [currentPage, filters]);
+
+  const fetchRequests = async () => {
+    try {
+      setLoading(true);
+      const response = await itemRequestAPI.getItemRequests({
+        page: currentPage,
+        limit: 20,
+        ...filters
+      });
+      
+      setRequests(response.data.requests);
+      setTotalPages(response.data.totalPages);
+      setTotalRequests(response.data.totalRequests);
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to fetch item requests');
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleFilterChange = (e: React.ChangeEvent<HTMLInputElement | HTMLSelectElement>) => {
+    const { name, value } = e.target;
+    setFilters(prev => ({ ...prev, [name]: value }));
+    setCurrentPage(1);
+  };
+
+  const handleSearch = (e: React.FormEvent) => {
+    e.preventDefault();
+    fetchRequests();
+  };
+
+  const handlePageChange = (page: number) => {
+    setCurrentPage(page);
+  };
+
+  return (
+    <div className="container mt-4">
+      <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center mb-4">
+        <div>
+          <h1>Item Requests</h1>
+          <p className="text-muted">Help others by fulfilling their item requests</p>
+        </div>
+        {user && (
+          <Link to="/create-item-request" className="btn btn-primary">
+            <i className="bi bi-plus-circle me-2"></i>
+            Create Request
+          </Link>
+        )}
+      </div>
+
+      <div className="row mb-4">
+        <div className="col-md-8">
+          <form onSubmit={handleSearch}>
+            <div className="input-group">
+              <input
+                type="text"
+                className="form-control"
+                placeholder="Search item requests..."
+                name="search"
+                value={filters.search}
+                onChange={handleFilterChange}
+              />
+              <button className="btn btn-outline-secondary" type="submit">
+                <i className="bi bi-search"></i>
+              </button>
+            </div>
+          </form>
+        </div>
+        <div className="col-md-4">
+          <select
+            className="form-select"
+            name="status"
+            value={filters.status}
+            onChange={handleFilterChange}
+          >
+            <option value="open">Open Requests</option>
+            <option value="fulfilled">Fulfilled Requests</option>
+            <option value="closed">Closed Requests</option>
+          </select>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+
+      {error && (
+        <div className="alert alert-danger" role="alert">
+          {error}
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {loading ? (
+        <div className="text-center py-4">
+          <div className="spinner-border" role="status">
+            <span className="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      ) : (
+        <>
+          <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center mb-3">
+            <p className="text-muted mb-0">
+              Showing {requests.length} of {totalRequests} requests
+            </p>
+          </div>
+
+          {requests.length === 0 ? (
+            <div className="text-center py-5">
+              <i className="bi bi-inbox display-1 text-muted"></i>
+              <h3 className="mt-3">No requests found</h3>
+              <p className="text-muted">
+                {filters.search 
+                  ? "Try adjusting your search terms or filters."
+                  : "Be the first to create an item request!"
+                }
+              </p>
+              {user && !filters.search && (
+                <Link to="/create-item-request" className="btn btn-primary">
+                  Create First Request
+                </Link>
+              )}
+            </div>
+          ) : (
+            <>
+              <div className="row g-4">
+                {requests.map((request) => (
+                  <div key={request.id} className="col-md-6 col-lg-4">
+                    <ItemRequestCard request={request} />
+                  </div>
+                ))}
+              </div>
+
+              {totalPages > 1 && (
+                <nav className="mt-4" aria-label="Page navigation">
+                  <ul className="pagination justify-content-center">
+                    <li className={`page-item ${currentPage === 1 ? 'disabled' : ''}`}>
+                      <button
+                        className="page-link"
+                        onClick={() => handlePageChange(currentPage - 1)}
+                        disabled={currentPage === 1}
+                      >
+                        Previous
+                      </button>
+                    </li>
+                    
+                    {Array.from({ length: Math.min(5, totalPages) }, (_, i) => {
+                      const page = i + Math.max(1, currentPage - 2);
+                      if (page > totalPages) return null;
+                      
+                      return (
+                        <li key={page} className={`page-item ${currentPage === page ? 'active' : ''}`}>
+                          <button
+                            className="page-link"
+                            onClick={() => handlePageChange(page)}
+                          >
+                            {page}
+                          </button>
+                        </li>
+                      );
+                    })}
+                    
+                    <li className={`page-item ${currentPage === totalPages ? 'disabled' : ''}`}>
+                      <button
+                        className="page-link"
+                        onClick={() => handlePageChange(currentPage + 1)}
+                        disabled={currentPage === totalPages}
+                      >
+                        Next
+                      </button>
+                    </li>
+                  </ul>
+                </nav>
+              )}
+            </>
+          )}
+        </>
+      )}
+
+      {!user && (
+        <div className="mt-4">
+          <div className="alert alert-info" role="alert">
+            <i className="bi bi-info-circle me-2"></i>
+            <Link to="/login" className="alert-link">Log in</Link> to create your own item requests or respond to existing ones.
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      )}
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default ItemRequests;
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/pages/MyRequests.tsx b/frontend/src/pages/MyRequests.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..f21c777
--- /dev/null
+++ b/frontend/src/pages/MyRequests.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,265 @@
+import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { Link, useNavigate } from 'react-router-dom';
+import { useAuth } from '../contexts/AuthContext';
+import { itemRequestAPI } from '../services/api';
+import { ItemRequest, ItemRequestResponse } from '../types';
+import ConfirmationModal from '../components/ConfirmationModal';
+
+const MyRequests: React.FC = () => {
+  const { user } = useAuth();
+  const navigate = useNavigate();
+  const [requests, setRequests] = useState<ItemRequest[]>([]);
+  const [loading, setLoading] = useState(true);
+  const [error, setError] = useState<string | null>(null);
+  const [deleteModal, setDeleteModal] = useState<{ show: boolean; requestId: string | null }>({
+    show: false,
+    requestId: null
+  });
+
+  useEffect(() => {
+    if (user) {
+      fetchMyRequests();
+    } else {
+      navigate('/login');
+    }
+  }, [user, navigate]);
+
+  const fetchMyRequests = async () => {
+    try {
+      setLoading(true);
+      const response = await itemRequestAPI.getMyRequests();
+      setRequests(response.data);
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to fetch your requests');
+    } finally {
+      setLoading(false);
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleDelete = async () => {
+    if (!deleteModal.requestId) return;
+
+    try {
+      await itemRequestAPI.deleteItemRequest(deleteModal.requestId);
+      setRequests(prev => prev.filter(req => req.id !== deleteModal.requestId));
+      setDeleteModal({ show: false, requestId: null });
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to delete request');
+    }
+  };
+
+  const handleResponseStatusUpdate = async (responseId: string, status: string) => {
+    try {
+      await itemRequestAPI.updateResponseStatus(responseId, status);
+      fetchMyRequests();
+    } catch (err: any) {
+      setError(err.response?.data?.error || 'Failed to update response status');
+    }
+  };
+
+  const getStatusColor = (status: string) => {
+    switch (status) {
+      case 'open':
+        return 'success';
+      case 'fulfilled':
+        return 'primary';
+      case 'closed':
+        return 'secondary';
+      default:
+        return 'secondary';
+    }
+  };
+
+  const getResponseStatusColor = (status: string) => {
+    switch (status) {
+      case 'pending':
+        return 'warning';
+      case 'accepted':
+        return 'success';
+      case 'declined':
+        return 'danger';
+      case 'expired':
+        return 'secondary';
+      default:
+        return 'secondary';
+    }
+  };
+
+  if (!user) {
+    return null;
+  }
+
+  return (
+    <div className="container mt-4">
+      <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-center mb-4">
+        <div>
+          <h1>My Item Requests</h1>
+          <p className="text-muted">Manage your item requests and view responses</p>
+        </div>
+        <Link to="/create-item-request" className="btn btn-primary">
+          <i className="bi bi-plus-circle me-2"></i>
+          Create New Request
+        </Link>
+      </div>
+
+      {error && (
+        <div className="alert alert-danger" role="alert">
+          {error}
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      {loading ? (
+        <div className="text-center py-4">
+          <div className="spinner-border" role="status">
+            <span className="visually-hidden">Loading...</span>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+      ) : requests.length === 0 ? (
+        <div className="text-center py-5">
+          <i className="bi bi-clipboard-x display-1 text-muted"></i>
+          <h3 className="mt-3">No requests yet</h3>
+          <p className="text-muted">Create your first item request to get started!</p>
+          <Link to="/create-item-request" className="btn btn-primary">
+            Create Request
+          </Link>
+        </div>
+      ) : (
+        <div className="row g-4">
+          {requests.map((request) => (
+            <div key={request.id} className="col-12">
+              <div className="card">
+                <div className="card-body">
+                  <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-start mb-3">
+                    <div className="flex-grow-1">
+                      <h5 className="card-title">{request.title}</h5>
+                      <p className="card-text text-muted mb-2">
+                        {request.description.length > 200 
+                          ? `${request.description.substring(0, 200)}...` 
+                          : request.description
+                        }
+                      </p>
+                      <small className="text-muted">
+                        Created on {new Date(request.createdAt).toLocaleDateString()}
+                      </small>
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="text-end">
+                      <span className={`badge bg-${getStatusColor(request.status)} mb-2`}>
+                        {request.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + request.status.slice(1)}
+                      </span>
+                      <div>
+                        <small className="text-muted">
+                          {request.responseCount || 0} response{request.responseCount !== 1 ? 's' : ''}
+                        </small>
+                      </div>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+
+                  <div className="row mb-3">
+                    <div className="col-md-6">
+                      {(request.maxPricePerDay || request.maxPricePerHour) && (
+                        <small className="text-muted">
+                          <i className="bi bi-currency-dollar me-1"></i>
+                          Budget: 
+                          {request.maxPricePerDay && ` $${request.maxPricePerDay}/day`}
+                          {request.maxPricePerHour && ` $${request.maxPricePerHour}/hour`}
+                        </small>
+                      )}
+                    </div>
+                    <div className="col-md-6">
+                      <small className="text-muted">
+                        <i className="bi bi-calendar me-1"></i>
+                        Dates: {request.isFlexibleDates ? 'Flexible' : 
+                          `${request.preferredStartDate ? new Date(request.preferredStartDate).toLocaleDateString() : 'TBD'} - ${request.preferredEndDate ? new Date(request.preferredEndDate).toLocaleDateString() : 'TBD'}`}
+                      </small>
+                    </div>
+                  </div>
+
+                  {request.responses && request.responses.length > 0 && (
+                    <div className="mb-3">
+                      <h6>Responses:</h6>
+                      {request.responses.map((response: ItemRequestResponse) => (
+                        <div key={response.id} className="border-start ps-3 mb-3">
+                          <div className="d-flex justify-content-between align-items-start mb-2">
+                            <div>
+                              <strong>{response.responder?.firstName || 'Unknown'}</strong>
+                              <small className="text-muted ms-2">
+                                {new Date(response.createdAt).toLocaleDateString()}
+                              </small>
+                            </div>
+                            <span className={`badge bg-${getResponseStatusColor(response.status)}`}>
+                              {response.status.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + response.status.slice(1)}
+                            </span>
+                          </div>
+                          <p className="mb-2">{response.message}</p>
+                          {(response.offerPricePerDay || response.offerPricePerHour) && (
+                            <p className="mb-2 text-muted small">
+                              Offered price: 
+                              {response.offerPricePerDay && ` $${response.offerPricePerDay}/day`}
+                              {response.offerPricePerHour && ` $${response.offerPricePerHour}/hour`}
+                            </p>
+                          )}
+                          {response.contactInfo && (
+                            <p className="mb-2 text-muted small">
+                              Contact: {response.contactInfo}
+                            </p>
+                          )}
+                          {response.status === 'pending' && (
+                            <div className="btn-group btn-group-sm">
+                              <button
+                                className="btn btn-outline-success"
+                                onClick={() => handleResponseStatusUpdate(response.id, 'accepted')}
+                              >
+                                Accept
+                              </button>
+                              <button
+                                className="btn btn-outline-danger"
+                                onClick={() => handleResponseStatusUpdate(response.id, 'declined')}
+                              >
+                                Decline
+                              </button>
+                            </div>
+                          )}
+                        </div>
+                      ))}
+                    </div>
+                  )}
+
+                  <div className="d-flex gap-2 flex-wrap">
+                    <Link
+                      to={`/item-requests/${request.id}`}
+                      className="btn btn-outline-primary btn-sm"
+                    >
+                      <i className="bi bi-eye me-1"></i>
+                      View Details
+                    </Link>
+                    {request.status === 'open' && (
+                      <button
+                        className="btn btn-outline-danger btn-sm"
+                        onClick={() => setDeleteModal({ show: true, requestId: request.id })}
+                      >
+                        <i className="bi bi-trash me-1"></i>
+                        Delete
+                      </button>
+                    )}
+                  </div>
+                </div>
+              </div>
+            </div>
+          ))}
+        </div>
+      )}
+
+      <ConfirmationModal
+        show={deleteModal.show}
+        title="Delete Item Request"
+        message="Are you sure you want to delete this item request? This action cannot be undone."
+        onConfirm={handleDelete}
+        onClose={() => setDeleteModal({ show: false, requestId: null })}
+        confirmText="Delete"
+        confirmButtonClass="btn-danger"
+      />
+    </div>
+  );
+};
+
+export default MyRequests;
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/frontend/src/services/api.ts b/frontend/src/services/api.ts
index 2effec3..19c2de7 100644
--- a/frontend/src/services/api.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/services/api.ts
@@ -80,4 +80,16 @@ export const messageAPI = {
   getUnreadCount: () => api.get("/messages/unread/count"),
 };
 
+export const itemRequestAPI = {
+  getItemRequests: (params?: any) => api.get("/item-requests", { params }),
+  getItemRequest: (id: string) => api.get(`/item-requests/${id}`),
+  createItemRequest: (data: any) => api.post("/item-requests", data),
+  updateItemRequest: (id: string, data: any) => api.put(`/item-requests/${id}`, data),
+  deleteItemRequest: (id: string) => api.delete(`/item-requests/${id}`),
+  getMyRequests: () => api.get("/item-requests/my-requests"),
+  respondToRequest: (id: string, data: any) => api.post(`/item-requests/${id}/responses`, data),
+  updateResponseStatus: (responseId: string, status: string) =>
+    api.put(`/item-requests/responses/${responseId}/status`, { status }),
+};
+
 export default api;
diff --git a/frontend/src/types/index.ts b/frontend/src/types/index.ts
index a77587e..f1faec0 100644
--- a/frontend/src/types/index.ts
+++ b/frontend/src/types/index.ts
@@ -97,3 +97,48 @@ export interface Rental {
   createdAt: string;
   updatedAt: string;
 }
+
+export interface ItemRequest {
+  id: string;
+  title: string;
+  description: string;
+  address1?: string;
+  address2?: string;
+  city?: string;
+  state?: string;
+  zipCode?: string;
+  country?: string;
+  latitude?: number;
+  longitude?: number;
+  maxPricePerHour?: number;
+  maxPricePerDay?: number;
+  preferredStartDate?: string;
+  preferredEndDate?: string;
+  isFlexibleDates: boolean;
+  status: "open" | "fulfilled" | "closed";
+  requesterId: string;
+  requester?: User;
+  responseCount: number;
+  responses?: ItemRequestResponse[];
+  createdAt: string;
+  updatedAt: string;
+}
+
+export interface ItemRequestResponse {
+  id: string;
+  itemRequestId: string;
+  responderId: string;
+  message: string;
+  offerPricePerHour?: number;
+  offerPricePerDay?: number;
+  availableStartDate?: string;
+  availableEndDate?: string;
+  existingItemId?: string;
+  status: "pending" | "accepted" | "declined" | "expired";
+  contactInfo?: string;
+  responder?: User;
+  existingItem?: Item;
+  itemRequest?: ItemRequest;
+  createdAt: string;
+  updatedAt: string;
+}