Section 1326 - Other liability

48 PA Cons Stat § 1326 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) Depository liability.--Except as provided in subsection (b), the liability of the hotelkeeper, whether individual, partnership or corporation, for property loss or damage to a guest other than that described in sections 1323 (relating to liability for property loss or damage) and 1324 (relating to special arrangements for safe deposit of valuables) shall be that of a depository for hire.

(b) Exception.--Notwithstanding subsection (a), the hotelkeeper shall not be liable in the case of loss or damage caused by a fire not intentionally produced by the hotelkeeper.

(c) Limitation of liability.--Unless the hotelkeeper has consented in writing to assume a greater liability, in no case shall liability under this section exceed $150 for each trunk and its contents, $50 for each valise and its contents, $10 for each box, bundle or package and its contents and $50 for all other miscellaneous effects, including wearing apparel and personal belongings.

(d) Persons other than guests.--A hotelkeeper may hold baggage or property at the risk of the owner if:

(1) The owner has forwarded the baggage or property to the inn or hotel before becoming a guest and the baggage or property has been received into the inn or hotel.

(2) The owner has allowed baggage or property to remain in the inn or hotel after leaving as a guest and after the relationship between the hotelkeeper and the guest has ceased.