Most homeowners choose not to take a security deposit from their chosen trusted house sitter because having taken the time to engage with their sitter via email, over the phone, or on skype during the application process, peace of mind is quickly established and they soon look upon the sitter as a friend rather than an acquaintance.
However, we advise owners to be as prudent as they feel necessary.
Our community pledge outlines the foundation of trust on which the connections made on TrustedHousesitters are built, and we encourage our members to retain these values throughout the course of their house sitting journey.