House Sitting Agreement

Going away on holidays or business? Hire a house sitter and keep your home safe during your absence with this House Sitting Agreement.

• The agreement is NOT a lease, it is a license to occupy granting the housesitter the right to occupy the premises during the term of the agreement.
• In addition to the compensation being paid to the housesitter for providing services, the homeowner will pay the housesitter a stipend to cover food, gas and basic expenses.
• The housesitter will look after the home, the pets (if any), any plants in the house, the mail, the yard and grounds.
• The housesitter is responsible for keeping the property clean and for properly disposing of all trash and recycling.
• The housesitter must keep the premises secure by not leaving the premises unattended for long periods of time, by setting the alarm system (if any), and by not inviting any guests onto the property.
• The housesitter is liable for any loss or damage caused by any breach of the agreement.
• The homeowner agrees to indemnify the housesitter for any liability or claims, except those resulting from the housesitter's negligence or misconduct.
• The homeowner will keep the premises properly insured, but the house sitter is responsible for insuring his/her possessions and for carrying liability / public risk insurance.
• This is a generic legal contract template which can be used almost anywhere.
• Available in MS Word format.