The principle of renting is to barter an amount of money (the rent) in order to acquire permission to use someone else’s home. Nowadays, however, the possibility of occupying a dwelling with the owner’s agreement without paying the rent is a trend. This often involves services in exchange for housing.
Housing for services : what is it really about ?
The housing against services is a category of hiring. It allows any person having an apartment or house (as well an owner as a tenant) to propose the totality or a part of its housing on a purely free basis. It can also be offered with a rather moderate rent. This is in exchange for the realization of small services. These services include gardening, cleaning, shopping, baby-sitting, school support, or assistance to the elderly people.
This is an excellent alternative for all stakeholders. Indeed, owners of homes that have become too large for them (disabled or elderly people, retired people, divorced men or women, students…) can simplify their lives at a lower cost by offering housing in exchange for services.
In addition, profiles who do not have the necessary budget for a classic rental (unemployed, students…) have the possibility of finding accommodation. They can get housing in exchange for a few hours of work per week.
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