House Sitting Agreement Template

This House Sitting Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on [Date], by and between:

Homeowner: [Homeowner Full Name]
Address: [Homeowner Address]
Email: [Homeowner Email]
Phone: [Homeowner Phone Number]

and

House Sitter: [House Sitter Full Name]
Address: [House Sitter Address]
Email: [House Sitter Email]
Phone: [House Sitter Phone Number]

The parties agree as follows:

1. Property

The Homeowner engages the House Sitter to look after the following property:

Property Address: [Property Address]

The property includes the residence and any permitted surrounding areas, structures, or facilities described here: [Description, if needed].

2. Term of House Sitting

The House Sitter will provide services from [Start Date and Time] until [End Date and Time].

The House Sitter will [stay overnight at the property / visit the property at agreed times / perform the following schedule: [Schedule]].

3. Services and Duties

The House Sitter agrees to perform the following duties:

• monitor the security and general condition of the property;

• bring in mail, packages, or newspapers, if applicable;

• water plants or maintain outdoor items as instructed;

• take out trash or recycling as needed;

• report any damage, maintenance issue, suspicious activity, or emergency to the Homeowner promptly;

• perform any additional agreed duties: [Additional Duties].

The House Sitter is not required to perform services not listed in this Agreement unless both parties agree.

4. Pet Care (If Applicable)

If pets are present at the property, the House Sitter will provide the following care:

• Pet Name and Type: [Pet Details]

• Feeding Schedule: [Schedule]

• Walking or Exercise Needs: [Details]

• Medication or Special Care: [Details]

• Veterinarian Contact: [Name and Contact Information]

The Homeowner agrees to provide necessary pet food, supplies, medication, and written care instructions.

5. Compensation

The Homeowner agrees to compensate the House Sitter as follows:

• Fee: [Flat Fee / Daily Rate / Other]

• Deposit or Advance (if any): [Amount]

• Payment Due Date: [Date or Schedule]

• Payment Method: [Cash / Bank Transfer / App / Other]

If the arrangement is unpaid, state here: [This is an unpaid house sitting arrangement].

6. Access and Use of Property

The Homeowner will provide access to the property by: [Key / Code / Alarm Instructions / Other].

The House Sitter may use the following areas and amenities: [Permitted Areas or Amenities].

The House Sitter may not:

• allow unauthorized persons into the property;

• host parties or gatherings;

• use restricted rooms, storage areas, or equipment;

• use the property for illegal, commercial, or disruptive purposes.

Guest rules are as follows: [No guests allowed / Guests allowed only with prior written approval / Other].

7. Property Care and Condition

The House Sitter agrees to keep the property in reasonably clean and orderly condition during the term of this Agreement.

The House Sitter will not intentionally damage, alter, or remove the Homeowner’s property. Any issue involving breakage, damage, malfunction, or safety concern must be reported as soon as reasonably possible.

8. Emergency Instructions

In an emergency, the House Sitter may take reasonable action to protect the property, pets, or occupants.

The Homeowner provides the following emergency contacts and instructions:

• Primary Contact: [Name and Contact Information]

• Secondary Contact: [Name and Contact Information]

• Preferred Service Providers: [Plumber / Electrician / Security / Other]

• Special Instructions: [Instructions]

Emergency expenses will be handled as follows: [Reimbursement Terms].

9. Supplies and Expenses

The Homeowner will provide or reimburse reasonable supplies and ordinary household necessities needed for the agreed services, including: [List].

The House Sitter will not make non-emergency purchases or repairs without the Homeowner’s approval, unless immediate action is reasonably necessary to prevent damage or protect safety.

10. Liability and Assumption of Risk

The House Sitter agrees to use reasonable care while performing services under this Agreement.

To the extent permitted by applicable law, the House Sitter will not be liable for loss or damage caused by events beyond the House Sitter’s reasonable control, including weather, utility failure, burglary, or hidden defects, unless the loss or damage results from the House Sitter’s negligence, misconduct, or breach of this Agreement.

11. Indemnification

To the extent permitted by applicable law, each party agrees to be responsible for claims, losses, or damages arising from that party’s own acts or omissions under this Agreement.

Nothing in this Agreement waives any right or liability that cannot legally be waived.

12. Cancellation and Termination

Either party may cancel this Agreement before the start date by giving [Number] days’ notice, unless an emergency makes notice impractical.

Either party may terminate this Agreement early for material breach, unsafe conditions, serious misconduct, or another substantial reason.

If the Agreement ends early, payment and refund obligations will be handled as follows: [Terms].

13. Governing Law

This Agreement will be governed by the laws of [State/Country], without regard to conflict of law principles.

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the parties regarding the house sitting arrangement and supersedes prior oral or written discussions on the same subject.

Any amendment to this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties.

15. Signatures

Homeowner

Signature: __________________________
Name: [Homeowner Full Name]
Date: [Date]

House Sitter

Signature: __________________________
Name: [House Sitter Full Name]
Date: [Date]