House Sitting Checklist for Pet Owners

Don't leave your house empty while you're away. It could become a target for thieves. Hire someone to 'house sit' for you with this House Sitting Agreement for Australia.

• The home owner pays for all council rates and taxes, and the house sitter pays for utilities and services during the term of the contract.
• The house sitter is responsible for proper care and maintenance of the home, and for keeping it clean.
• Contact numbers are provided for emergency repairs and for a veterinarian, if there are pets left in the home.
• This is NOT a lease. The house sitter has a license to occupy the premises but has no legal rights in the property.

This Australia House Sitting Agreement is a downloadable legal contract which can be used in all states and territories.

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.

Start your own pet sitting business with this professional Pet Sitting Service Contract package.

• The package contains the following forms:
  1. A comprehensive Pet Sitting Agreement,
  2. Pet Information Form with details about the pet(s) to be cared for by the service provider,
  3. Medical Profile and Veterinarian Information, to collect all relevant medical information and contact numbers and address for the pet's vet, and
  4. Health and Temperament Statement to be signed by client, verifying the pet's current health status and any aggressive, high stress or other problematic tendencies that the pet displays.
  5. An invoice form in Excel format which will automatically calculate the times and amounts due when you enter the time in, time out and rate per visit.
• The client agrees to pay for all vet bills, medication and treatment, special diet or other required items, and to provide proof that the pet's vaccinations are up to date.
• The client is liable for any injury or damage caused by the pet and waives any claims against the pet sitter except those due to negligence or misconduct.
• To get this Pet Sitting Service Contract Package, just add it to your cart and then check out using your preferred payment method. The forms are available in MS Word format and are easy to use and personalize.

Sign up clients for your dog walking business with this all-in-one contract forms package.

• The package contains the following forms which can be printed and completed by hand or posted on the dog walker's website:
  1. Application form to be filled out for each dog;
  2. Dog Walking Services Contract;
  3. An invoice form which automatically calculates the totals based on the time-in / time-out and the rates entered for the services performed.
• The services can include private and group walks, pet sitting, senior and puppy visits, doggy daycare, and kenneling (as applicable).
• The dog walker has the authority to seek emergency medical care if required, at the client's expense.
• The client will cover the costs of any medical treatment and expenses incurred by the dog walker as a result of bites or attacks by the animal or as a result of falls on the client's property due to icy sidewalks or other conditions.
• The client waives all claims against the dog walker except for negligence or willful misconduct.
• These are generic forms that can be used anywhere.