Is a security bond necessary?

Is a security bond necessary?

Most home owners won't ask for a bond but it's not an unreasonable request. Should the home owner prefer that the sitter pays a bond, the amount and where or with whom it's deposited with until the end of the assignment should be negotiated between both parties.

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