Hotel's Liability to Guest Property

• Goods lost, stolen, or damaged – hotel responsible for up to  BZ$2,000.00
• When taking guest goods for safe keeping, written declaration must be done stating the value of the goods. Goods can be inspected and declaration signed by both parties.
• For room safety deposit boxes – hotel responsible for max of BZ$2,000.00
  Hotel has the right to refuse safe keeping of goods if it is more than BZ$5,000.00 in value. For it to apply (s)he must display in a noticeable place.
• Property can auction goods for outstanding arrears in relation to accommodation.
• Goods must have been in proprietor’s custody for at least 6 weeks while the debt was outstanding before auction.  This must be gazetted at least a month before the sale and have description of goods, name of owner, date, place, and time of sale

Powers of the Registrar

• Inspect property and all accounting records
• Request for additional information as may be necessary
• Collect accommodation tax and issue assessments
• Suspend, cancel, or prohibit the registration and licensing of properties for various infractions