House sitting is the practice whereby a landlord (or "homeowner"), leaving his house for a considerable period of time, entrusts it to one or more "home-sitters", who by a mutual agreement are entitled to dwell there rent-free in exchange for assuming such responsibilities as taking care of the landlord's pets, performing general maintenance (including pools, lawns, air-conditioning systems etc.), readdressing the mail and, in general, making sure that everything runs smoothly just as if the owner was at home.

It is also generally implied that crime is deterred either by the sheer presence of the tenants or possibly by watch-dogs or security systems.

Of course the whole practice is open to negotiation, notably as for whether a security deposit is required by the landlord and whether a money payment should be made from one of the parties involved (as its share of the benefits is larger: typically, this is considered to be the home-sitter).

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House sitting in NOHO w/ @noreenjuliano as my new neighbor for the next 3 weeks. Party time.
johnbach (johnbach) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:54:56 -0000
House sitting in NOHO w/ @noreenjuliano as my new neighbor for the next 3 weeks. Party time.
Alternatively, any from Hamilton/Auckland/etc planning to come down for the holiday, and fancy house-and-cat-sitting?
petrajane (petra jane) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:48:34 -0000
Alternatively, any from Hamilton/Auckland/etc planning to come down for the holiday, and fancy house-and-cat-sitting?
Sitting around the house. Not tired. Need something to do. Any ideas? Talk or text.
RossTaylor08 (Ross Taylor) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:46:47 -0000
Sitting around the house. Not tired. Need something to do. Any ideas? Talk or text.
Me and Tiana would be sittting at her house me sitting on my iPod and Tiana on the computer lols
trishhhhhha69 (Trisha Burns) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:45:35 -0000
Me and Tiana would be sittting at her house me sitting on my iPod and Tiana on the computer lols
[RT] @Jeebs83: Santa Claus the cat has now killed 4 mice - and I still have a week left of house sitting. This .. http://bit.ly/5U00Mi
killthatmouse (Mouse Trap Lover) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:42:16 -0000
[RT] @Jeebs83: Santa Claus the cat has now killed 4 mice - and I still have a week left of house sitting. This .. http://bit.ly/5U00Mi
Michael Jackson House Sitting Guide: BBC The book has comprehensive information & guides through the process of.. http://bit.ly/8DrSyb
topgrossemerde (grosse merde) Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:40:58 -0000
Michael Jackson House Sitting Guide: BBC The book has comprehensive information & guides through the process of.. http://bit.ly/8DrSyb

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