FamilyBoardA house sitter needs a role-specific packet, not full household access
The sitter should know what to do every day, what to watch for and whom to contact if something goes wrong.
Daily responsibilities
Pets, plants, mail/deliveries, waste collection and any appliance or home routine that cannot simply be left alone can be listed by day.
Problem escalation
Include the primary household contact, backup contact, relevant building/landlord information and selected service-provider details.
Keep security details controlled
Access codes, alarm information and keys require careful handling. Use an appropriate secure method rather than leaving credentials in a generic printable sheet.
Show less, not more
There is no reason for a sitter to see warranty files, financial notes or unrelated family records.
Contextual CTA: Use the House Sitter Instruction Generator to create a minimal packet, then remove anything the sitter does not actually need.
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Free House Sitter Instructions Generator
Generate a limited house-sitter packet with daily responsibilities, contacts, pets, deliveries and escalation steps without exposing unrelated household data.
Printable House Sitter Checklist
Print a house-sitter checklist for daily tasks, pets, plants, deliveries, waste, contacts and problem escalation.
Travel Household Handoff: What Someone at Home Needs While You Are Away
Create a travel handoff for pets, deliveries, household tasks, appointments, service providers and emergency contacts without oversharing.
Emergency Information Sheet: What Belongs on One Household Page
Create a one-page household emergency information sheet with contacts, address, important household notes and clear references to secure documents.
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