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Home Exchange Agreement Template (International)
Why This Template Matters?
The risky moment is the cross-moving day. A strong agreement defines timeline, key handover, meter readings, and delay handling in advance.
The Template (International)
HOME EXCHANGE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN: [Your Name] AND [Partner's Name]
1. SCOPE: This agreement covers the temporary home exchange from [Start Date] to [End Date].
2. PROPERTIES:
Property Party A: [Address]
Property Party B: [Address]
3. INVENTORY & CONDITION REPORT: Both parties sign move-in and move-out reports with inventory.
4. UTILITIES & BILLS: Utility allocation is defined in annex (electricity, water, internet, cleaning).
5. HOUSE RULES: Smoking [yes/no], parties [allowed/not allowed], pets [specific instructions], no subletting.
6. INSURANCE & LIABILITY: Each party confirms valid home insurance and reports incidents within 24 hours.
7. CROSS-MOVING DAY PROTOCOL:
- Arrival time A at B: [HH:MM]
- Arrival time B at A: [HH:MM]
- Meter reading + photos: [HH:MM]
- Key handover (main + duplicate): [HH:MM]
- Move-in report signature: [HH:MM]
- Final cleaning slot: [HH:MM] to [HH:MM]
8. DELAYS: Beyond [X] unjustified hours, flat penalty of [Amount] per hour, capped at [Amount].
9. CANCELLATION: Written notice at least [Number] days before check-in date, except documented force majeure.
10. DISPUTE HANDLING: The parties attempt amicable mediation within 7 days, then appoint a neutral third party by mutual agreement to decide under this signed contract.
Signed by both parties on [Date].
Note: This template is based on the signed agreement between both parties and its annexes (inventory, timeline, contacts, insurance).
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