Chapter 10

Question 1

Why must the innkeeper be ready to receive travelers at any hour of the day?

Answer 1

Timely lodging is a human necessity.

Question 2

For what reasons can an innkeeper refuse accommodation? (6)

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Under what circumstances might a hotel consider having floors designated for females?

Answer 3

• If the hotel is located in an unsafe part of town
• a remote area
• or female guests would be at risk for some other reason

Question 4

Are all persons who frequent a hotel owed the same degree of care?

Answer 4

Guests are owed a higher degree of care than all others who visit a hotel. However, non-guests are still owed reasonable care. Even trespassers have rights .

Question 5

How far does the security of the guest extend?

Answer 5

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

Question 6

According to the BC Hotel Keeper’s Act, where must notice of statutory provisions limiting liability be posted?

Answer 6

In the office, public rooms and every guest room.

-Not legally required but recommended to post in the hotel’s limp

Question 7

What is a “surcharge”?

Answer 7

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