House sitting is the practice where a homeowner that is leaving his house for any period of time entrusts it to a house sitter. There is a mutual agreement were the house sitter is entitled to live rent-free in
exchange for assuming responsibilities such as taking care of the homeowners pets, performing general maintenance (pools, gardens, air conditioning, etc.), keeping trespassers off the property, forwarding mail, and in general making sure that everything runs smoothly just as if the owner were at home. The presence of the house sitter can prevent a burglary.
The whole practice is open to negotiation as to whether a security deposit is required, who is to pay the utilities and what is the
The whole practice is open to negotiation as to whether a security deposit is required, who is to pay the utilities and what is the
responsibility of the house sitter during the period of sitting. It is the decision of the homeowner as to which house sitter to choose, and it is his/her responsibility to qualify or interview any house sitter.
The house sitting industry is growing rapidly as an effect due to an increase on the ownership of second homes, there for there is a rising demand for house sitters.
The house sitting industry is growing rapidly as an effect due to an increase on the ownership of second homes, there for there is a rising demand for house sitters.
