Notwithstanding section 1323 (relating to liability for property loss or damage), a hotelkeeper may, by special arrangement with a guest, receive any property for deposit in the safe or vault upon terms as to which the parties agree in writing, but the hotelkeeper shall be liable for property loss or damage after the articles have been accepted for deposit, if the loss or damage is caused by theft or negligence of the hotelkeeper.
Cross References. Section 1324 is referred to in sections 1323, 1326 of this title.