house-sitter
Temporary home guardian
A house-sitter is someone who stays in another person's home while they're away, typically to maintain the property, water plants, collect mail, and deter burglars.
The arrangement usually involves free accommodation in exchange for these duties: We found a house-sitter for the month we'll be in Europe.
The verb is house-sit.
Property title holder
- vacancyUnoccupied space or position
- travelMovement between locations
- vacationLeisure time away
- absenceState of not being
booking · compensation · instructions · agreement · checklist · dates · handover · walkthrough
Consistent, predictable performance
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- referencesSources cited for verification
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
- integrityMoral soundness and consistency
dependability · honesty · discretion · professionalism · accountability · reputation · bonded · insured
Removing dirt and mess
- tidyingMaking spaces orderly
- wateringSupplying with moisture
- recyclingReprocessing used materials
- vacuumingRemoving dirt by suction
dusting · mopping · sweeping · laundry · ventilation · thermostat
Residing at work
- amenitiesDesirable features of place
- utilitiesEssential infrastructure services
- nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
- exchangeMutual giving and receiving
host · occupancy · dwelling · furnished · houseguest
Systematic observation of subjects
- presenceState of being somewhere
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- patrolRegular surveillance route
- cameraImage capturing device
homeowner
Property title holder
absence · booking · compensation · instructions · agreement · checklist · dates · handover · walkthrough · expectations
reliability
Consistent, predictable performance
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- referencesSources cited for verification
- vettingEvaluating suitability through investigation
integrity · dependability · honesty · discretion · professionalism · accountability · reputation · bonded · insured · recommendations
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
vacuuming · dusting · mopping · sweeping · laundry · ventilation · thermostat
live-in
Residing at work
- amenitiesDesirable features of place
- utilitiesEssential infrastructure services
- nomadHomeless wanderer by choice
exchange · host · occupancy · dwelling · furnished · houseguest
surveillance
Systematic observation of subjects
- presenceState of being somewhere
- deterrencePrevention via threatened consequences
- patrolRegular surveillance route
house-sitterburglar
One who breaks in
intruder · home invader · trespasser · squatter · prowler
house-sittervandal
Willful property destroyer
arsonist · burglar · home wrecker · looter · thief
house-sitterhomeowner
Property title holder
property owner · permanent resident · landlord · tenant · householder