Quick note:
IMPORTANT SCOPE NOTICE
This questionnaire is intended for flats, apartments, and standard homes with low to moderate responsibility requirements.
It applies to house-sitting arrangements with or without pets, where no special risks, land management, equipment, or independent judgment beyond normal daily living is required.
For larger properties, rural locations, long stays, or higher-responsibility situations, the Full House-Sitting Details Questionnaire must be used instead.
HOUSE-SITTING DETAILS — CONFIRMATION BEFORE AVAILABILITY
This questionnaire allows property owners to document a house-sitting offer once and reuse it.
It helps potential sitters review key details upfront and reduces misunderstandings later.
Please mark each item with an uppercase X inside the brackets and add comments where clarification is needed.
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- Mark your answers by placing an uppercase X inside the brackets [ ].
- Some Comments lines include example text.
- If an example applies, you may leave it as is or bold it.
- If it does not apply, delete it.
- You may also click at the end of the prefilled example text, press Enter, and add your own comments.
- Add comments wherever clarification is needed — even if the information was mentioned earlier.
Example
Tap water drinkable:
Yes [X] No [ ]
Comments:
(press Enter here and type your response)
Result:
Comments: Drinkable, but bottled water preferred due to taste
LOCATION AND ACCESS
General location (full address shared privately later):
[ ] Provided
Comments:
Public transport access:
[ ] Good [ ] Limited [ ] None
Comments:
Parking (if applicable):
[ ] On-site [ ] Street [ ] Permit required [ ] Not applicable
Comments:
DATES AND DURATION
Indicative sit period:
[ ] Fixed [ ] Flexible
Comments:
Approximate length of stay:
[ ] Fixed [ ] Flexible
Comments:
Arrival and departure handling:
Details confirmed privately closer to the sit.
PETS (IF APPLICABLE)
Are there pets associated with the home:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
If yes:
• Species and number
• Daily routines
• Time commitment
If no pets are present, continue to the next section.
ALLERGIES AND SENSITIVITIES (MUST BE CONFIRMED)
Are there any known allergy or sensitivity considerations sitters should be aware of:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
This may include, but is not limited to:
- animal dander (current or previous pets)
- cleaning products
- fragrances or detergents
- mould, dust, or building materials
- shared-building exposure (e.g. neighbours’ pets)
Comments (details, limitations, or precautions):
TASKS DURING THE SIT
Please list only tasks required beyond normal day-to-day living.
Routine living (cleaning after oneself, basic care) does not need to be listed.
Required tasks:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Comments:
HOUSE RULES AND BUILDING CONSIDERATIONS
Quiet hours or building rules:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Comments:
Guest policy:
Allowed [ ] Not allowed [ ]
Comments:
Anything sitters should be aware of regarding neighbours or building management:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Comments:
UTILITIES AND PRACTICAL LIVING
Tap water drinkable:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Comments:
Internet reliability:
Good [ ] Variable [ ] Limited [ ]
Comments:
Heating or cooling notes (if any):
Comments:
CLEANING AND HANDOVER
Cleaning expectation at departure:
Leave as found [ ] Light clean [ ]
Comments:
Key handover and access method:
Comments:
INSURANCE AND DISCLOSURES
Is the property covered by standard home insurance during the sit:
Yes [ ] No [ ] Unknown [ ]
Comments:
Any known issues with the property sitters should be aware of:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Comments:
EMERGENCY CONTACT
Local or primary contact during the sit:
Yes [ ] No [ ]
Comments:
Preferred communication method:
Email [ ] Phone / SMS [ ] Video call [ ]
Comments:
REFERENCE TO FULL VERSION
If the property, location, duration, or responsibilities extend beyond a standard flat or apartment sit, the Full House-Sitting Details Questionnaire must be completed instead.
[Link to the document for direct download]
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The English version remains the controlling version.
The Nordic House Sitters do not verify or take responsibility for translations.
Using this format well:
Disclaimer
This questionnaire is intended to support clarity and compatibility in house-sitting arrangements.
It is provided for practical information-gathering only and is not a legal document, contract, or legal disclaimer, nor does it replace direct discussion or agreements between parties.
The Nordic House Sitters do not control how this format is used by others and accept no responsibility or liability for its use, interpretation, or modification by third parties.
This questionnaire was developed by The Nordic House Sitters in 2026 and is shared freely with the house-sitting community out of practical necessity.
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Updates & additions
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