Subscribe with RSS ReaderLegal and Security Issues Regarding in-home Services
Many of us don’t give a second thought
to hiring housekeeping, house-sitting, or
dog-walking services and often turn over
our keys to these “strangers” so they can
have easy access to our homes. Have
you ever stopped to consider the risks?
You could be liable if one of these workers
is injured in your home while completing
job duties. Alternatively, your pet could
become injured due to neglectful behaviour
by its sitter. You may even be in a position
where you suspect that something valuable
is missing from your home, but have no
recourse for recovering it or receiving
compensation. To avoid such possibilities,
experts recommend that homeowners
hire such services from a professional,
registered business, that can verify the
extent of its liability coverage, either through
the company’s insurance policy or in
accordance with an agreed-upon contract
that relieves you of certain liabilities. At the
very least, ask that your hire is bonded to
protect you, and check with your home
insurance policy to ensure that you are
protected as well.
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