CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - SECT 151 Limitation on strict liability under innkeeper's liability

CIVIL LAW (WRONGS) ACT 2002 - SECT 151

    (1)     This section applies to an accommodation provider's liability under innkeeper's liability for a loss of the guest's property.

    (2)     The liability for the loss is limited to the limitation amount for each accommodation unit provided for the use of the guest on the day of the loss, despite—

        (a)     the amount of the loss on the day; or

        (b)     the number of guests who, on the day, are provided with the use of the accommodation unit and suffer a loss of property.

    (3)     Despite the limitation on the liability to the limitation amount, the accommodation provider's liability is subject to the defences available at common law for an innkeeper, including the perils of travel defences.