Virginia § 8.01-42.2 - Liability of guest for hotel damage
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-42.2 — Liability of guest for hotel damage, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-42.2. Liability of guest for hotel damage
Any registered guest in a hotel, motel, inn or other place offering to the public transitory lodging or sleeping accommodations for compensation shall be civilly liable to the innkeeper for all property damage to such accommodation or its furnishings which occurs during the period of such person's occupancy when such damage results (i) from the negligence of the guest or of any person for whom he is legally responsible or (ii) from the failure of the guest to comply with reasonable rules and regulations of which he is given actual notice by the innkeeper.
1989, c. 426.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-42.2
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Section 8.01-42.2 ("Liability of guest for hotel damage") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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