Chap. 10

Question 1

why must the innkeeper to be ready to receive travellers at any hour of the day or night?

Answer 1

timely lodging is human necessity

Question 2

for what reason can be the innkeeper refuse accommodation?

Answer 2

1. the transient is more than minimally impaired; carrying a serious, contagious disease; known to cause of damage or disturbances; known for failing to pay; likely to engage in illegal or immoral acts on the premises; no rooms available

Question 3

how far does the security of the guest extend?

Answer 3

under common law, innkeepers have a duty to protect the guests from outsiders, other guests, staff, and even from themselves

Question 4

according to BC hotel keeper’s act, where must notice of statutory provisions limiting liability be posted?

Answer 4

in the office, public rooms and in every guest room. it is also a good idea, but not legally required to post them in the hotel’s limousine.

Question 5

Surcharge?

Answer 5

amount added on to a usual charge for a specific product, purpose, or service

Question 6

if a person is registered guest, and their spouses is not a registered guest, can the spouse successfully demand to gain access to the guest room?

Answer 6

no

Question 7

what should the innkeeper do if the police fo not have a warrant, but insist upon forcing open the door to the guest room?

Answer 7

let them, but make sure you know where to send the bill for damage.

Question 8

the guest has the right to exclusive use of the room. staff may only enter the room:

Answer 8

by invitation of guest
to perform normal housekeeping
to perform required maintenance
to move the guest to another room
in case of emergency
to terminate the innkeeper-guest relationship because of the guests inability or refusal to pay

Question 9

does the hotel have the right to open a guest door for the police?

Answer 9

only if the police has search warrant

Question 10

would the hotel be liable if the guest suffer as a result of the hotel being slow in delivering fax?

Answer 10

yes, the innkeeper has an obligation to deliver any messages, mail or packages promptly to the guest

Question 11

who owns lost property?

Answer 11

the finder

Question 12

who owns abandoned被抛弃的 property

Answer 12

the first claimant

Question 13

who owns mislaid property

Answer 13

the original owner retains ownership

Question 14

in Berlow v. Sheraton Dallas, what happened?

Answer 14

the court found the hotel negligent in its acceptance and handling of package, and also failing to attempt to contact the guest.