Advice & Safety
The “Advice & Safety” category is designed for those who want to better understand housing in exchange for services and move forward with confidence.
Here, you will find articles with advice, guidelines and best practices to help you avoid mistakes, set a clear framework and secure each step of the process.
This category highlights key points of attention, including trust, organisation, communication and safety, to encourage smoother and more reassuring exchanges between hosts and cohabitants.
Whether you are offering a place or looking for a more human housing solution, explore these articles to find clear, reliable and practical answers tailored to your situation.
Retired House Sitters: How to Have Your Home Looked After for Free
Looking for someone to look after your home while you are away? Discover why retired house sitters can be particularly well suited to longer stays, which tasks to agree on and how to set up a safe housing-for-help arrangement.
29/09/2026
Accommodation in Exchange for Services: Where to Look and How to Get Noticed?
Accommodation in exchange for services listings remain limited and widely dispersed: as of 2 September 2026, ToitChezMoi had 535 host listings and 6,849 profiles from people looking for accommodation. Find out where to search, how to assess an offer and why publishing your own profile can improve your chances of finding accommodation.
10/09/2026
How to Find Emergency Accommodation: Solutions for Every Timeline
Need to find emergency accommodation within days or weeks? Explore practical last-minute housing options, available support and accommodation in exchange for services when a conventional rental application is not suitable.
08/09/2026
Free Room in Exchange for Services: What to Check Before Saying Yes ?
Offered a free room in exchange for services? Discover 8 essential things to check during the viewing, the housing standards to consider even when no rent is paid, and what to put in writing before you agree.
03/09/2026
Still No Student Accommodation? 10 Last-Minute Housing Options Before Term Starts
Still looking for student accommodation before term starts? From shared housing and rooms in private homes to temporary accommodation, intergenerational living and housing in exchange for services, discover practical last-minute options to help you find somewhere suitable to live.
28/08/2026
Housing in exchange for services on Le Bon Coin: good idea or dead end?
Can you find housing in exchange for services on Le Bon Coin? Our advice for searching in the right place, spotting a reliable offer, and avoiding scams.
18/06/2026
The Biggest Legal Mistakes in Shared Living (and How to Avoid Them)
Legal mistakes in shared living can quickly turn a simple and human experience into a complicated situation.
Discover the most common pitfalls (no contract, unclear service expectations, risk of undeclared work) and best practices to secure your housing in exchange for services.
20/05/2026
Housing in exchange for services and home insurance: what you need to know
Housing in exchange for services is becoming increasingly popular, but home insurance remains a key issue. Who needs to be insured? What coverage should you have?
Discover the best practices to secure your shared living arrangement and avoid risks.
16/05/2026
Hosting a student at home: a complete guide for seniors
Hosting a student at home is a simple way to reduce loneliness while benefiting from a reassuring presence.
Discover how housing in exchange for services works, the benefits, key rules and practical tips for a successful intergenerational living arrangement.
06/05/2026
What to do if you have a conflict with a cohabitant?
Living in housing in exchange for services is based on mutual support and communication, but tensions can sometimes arise. How should you handle a conflict with a cohabitant?
Discover practical tips to understand the situation, ease tensions, and maintain a balanced and peaceful cohabitation.
02/05/2026
Dogsitter: get free dog sitting at home with housing in exchange for services
Dog sitting can quickly become expensive and stressful, especially when looking for a reliable and suitable solution. Discover how housing in exchange for services allows you to get free dog sitting at home, while keeping your home occupied and building a relationship based on mutual support. A cost-effective, human and increasingly popular alternative.
13/04/2026
How to find a home sitting opportunity easily
Home sitting allows you to stay for free in exchange for simple services. Learn how to find your first opportunity with the right platforms and practical tips.
23/03/2026