House sitting is the practice whereby a person leaving their house for a period of time entrusts it to one or more "house sitters", who by a mutual agreement are permitted to live or stay in the property temporarily, in exchange for assuming any combination of responsibilities.

What does house sitting include?

The house sitter's responsibilities include collecting and organizing homeowners' mail, periodically turning house lights on and off, as well as monitoring surveillance footage to take note of and report any suspicious activity occurring around or outside of homeowners' houses.

What does a house sitter do?

A house sitter stays in someone's home and looks after it while they're away. This involves completing basic cleaning tasks, such as mopping and sweeping. It also involves following the homeowner's instructions for the care of their plants and animals.