Answers to Written Questions D1.HSS.CL4.08 – The following are answers only Trainers/Assessors must use discretion when – determining whether or not an answer provided by a Student is acceptable or not. In your own words define what a item’ may be. ‘valuable Answer should address: An item which is deemed valuable may be: Valuable to everyone Valuable only to the owner especially in relation to value – ‘sentimental’ Valuable today but not tomorrow Small or large Made from any materials/substance. List five examples of items’. ‘valuable Answer may include but is not restricted to: Cash Precious stones Jewellery Bullion Documents Electronic data Artwork General and personal property. What is and what obligations is the hotel under when it accepts ‘bailment’ guest’s property for safekeeping? Bailment occurs when an item is transferred from one person to another. In a hotel situation, bailment could occur when a guest places a valuable item into safekeeping. An important aspect of bailment is the ownership of the item does not change. The item still remains the property of the guest even though it has been given to the hotel for safe custody. Under bailment: The hotel must take good care of the item offered for bailment
Answers to Written Questions – D1.HSS.CL4.08 The following are answers only – Trainers/Assessors must use discretion when determining whether or not an answer provided by a Student is acceptable or not. In your own words define what a ‘valuable item’ may be. Answer should address: An item which is deemed valuable may be: Valuable to everyone Valuable only to the owner – especially in relation to ‘sentimental’ value Valuable today but not tomorrow Small or large Made from any materials/substance. List five examples of ‘valuable items’. Answer may include but is not restricted to: Cash Precious stones Jewellery Bullion Documents Electronic data Artwork General and personal property. What is ‘bailment’ and what obligations is the hotel under when it accepts guest’s property for safekeeping? Bailment occurs when an item is transferred from one person to another. In a hotel situation, bailment could occur when a guest places a valuable item into safekeeping. An important aspect of bailment is the ownership of the item does not change. The item still remains the property of the guest even though it has been given to the hotel for safe custody. Under bailment: The hotel must take good care of the item offered for bailment