This House Sitting Services Agreement is between a client and an individual who will house sit in the client’s absence. This agreement sets out the detailed terms of the arrangement including the specific services the house sitter will perform, the duration and location of the services, how much the house sitter will be paid and any expenses which will be reimbursed by the client. It also sets out that house sitter is an independent contractor and not an employee of the client. It is important that this type of business transaction be clearly set out in writing. A written House Sitting Services Agreement will be useful in the event there are disagreements or miscommunications as to the services the house sitter will perform.

This House Sitting Services Agreement contains the following provisions:

• Parties: Sets forth the name and address of the house sitter and the client;
• Services: A detailed list of the house sitting services the house sitter will perform;
• Premises/Duration: Sets out the location and times and dates of the services;
• Equipment: Sets forth that house sitter will provide their own equipment unless specified otherwise;
• Payment/Other Expenses: Sets out how much the house sitter will be paid and if out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed;
• Independent Contractor: The house sitter is considered an independent contractor;
• Termination: Client can terminate this agreement by written notice if house sitter commits a breach and fails to remedy or if client find the house sitting services to be unacceptable;
• Signature: Both client and house sitter must sign the agreement.

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This attorney-prepared package includes:

1. General Information
2. Instructions and Checklist
3. Step-by-Step Instructions
4. House Sitting Services Agreement

State Law Compliance: This form complies with the laws of all states