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House Sitting Instruction Form

Free house sitting instruction form template for a homeowner to leave detailed instructions for a house sitter.

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This free house sitting instruction form covers Contact Information, Home Access and Security, Pets (if applicable), Plants and Mail, Utilities and Maintenance with 13 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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House Sitting Instructions

Homeowner: [Name] · House Sitter: [Name] · Dates: [Start Date] – [End Date]

Contact Information

Homeowner's cell: [Phone] · Emergency contact: [Name, Phone] Neighbor to contact if needed: [Name, Phone]

Home Access and Security

Alarm code: [Code] · Wi-Fi password: [Password] · Spare key location (if applicable): [Details] [Any specific instructions — which doors to keep locked, garage code, etc.]

Pets (if applicable)

Feeding schedule: [Details] · Medications: [Details] · Vet contact: [Name, Phone] Behavioral notes: [Any relevant details]

Plants and Mail

Watering schedule: [Details] · Mail/package handling: [Instructions]

Utilities and Maintenance

Thermostat settings: [Details] · Trash/recycling day: [Day] Anything that needs regular checking (sump pump, etc.): [Details]

In Case of Emergency

Nearest hospital: [Location] · Homeowner's insurance info location: [Where to find it] [Instructions for handling a break-in, fire, flood, or other emergency.]

Homeowner signature: ______________________ Date: ____________ House Sitter signature: ______________________ Date: ____________

*Writing down the "boring" logistics (Wi-Fi password, trash day, thermostat) is what actually makes a house-sitting arrangement go smoothly — the emergency contact information matters most, but it's the small daily details that a sitter is most likely to need and least likely to know without being told.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
6 standard sections: Contact Information, Home Access and Security, Pets (if applicable), Plants and Mail, Utilities and Maintenance, In Case of Emergency
13 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Early-stage businesses

Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.

FAQ

Is this house sitting instruction form template really free?

Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this house sitting instruction form as a PDF without creating an account.

What does this house sitting instruction form cover?

This business template includes Contact Information, Home Access and Security, Pets (if applicable), Plants and Mail. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. This is a general-purpose starting structure, not advice for your specific situation. Business agreements can hinge on details — state of formation, industry-specific regulation, how a dispute would actually play out — that a template can't account for. Have a business attorney review anything that involves real money or real risk before you rely on it.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 13 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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