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    House sitting
    Hello,

    I am house sitting for a relative of mine in August. She is a relative, so I think she trusts me, but I'm a bit worried that she doesn't completely.

    How can I reassure her that I'm going to look after her house properly?

    What kind of things are important to bear in mind do you think (e.g. security, cleaning, collecting the post, etc). She doesn't have any pets.

    I'm just asking here because I guess somebody on here might have done something similar and have some advice...

    Thanks.
  2. DiZZeeKiD's Avatar
    • Overlord in Training
    • Location: MK Massive
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    Re: House sitting
    Tell everyone on Facebook you have a free house. They can all come round and check everythings going OK for you
  3. MovingOn's Avatar
    • Overlord in Training
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    Re: House sitting
    If she didn't trust you then she wouldn't let you do it, if you have to explain yourself then save your dignity and decline the house sitting.
  4. Genocidal's Avatar
    • Vengeful, Imperial Overlord of The Student Room
    • Location: The Internetz
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    Re: House sitting
    Why does it matter? As long as she gives you the job then that's enough.
  5. FloppyBunny789's Avatar
    • Banned
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    Re: House sitting
    Promise you'll clean the sheets before he/she gets back
    Last edited by FloppyBunny789; 04-07-2011 at 16:51.
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