Is the hotel liable for my injuries?
In accordance with the provisions of Article 2051 of the Civil
Code, the owner or custodian of a "thing" is liable for
damages caused to third parties by things in his custody, unless he
demonstrates that the damaging event is the consequence of
fortuitous circumstances.
This also happens in the case of compensation for damages due to
a fall in a hotel. In fact, a contractual relationship (hotel
contract) is established between the customer and the hotel, from
which the hotelier's obligations of protection and safety
towards its guests arise.
The article in question highlights the hotelier's
responsibilities towards his clients, since, carrying out the
function of custodian of the accommodation facility, he has the
obligation to guarantee its safety inside.
