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Liability of the warehouse keeper

Warehouse keeper liability is the legal or contractual responsibility of a storage operator for damage, loss, or depreciation of goods in its care.

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Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 27 January 2026

Source: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagervertrag

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Warehouse keeper liability is the legal or contractual responsibility of a storage operator for damage, loss, or depreciation of goods in its care. It arises when a loss event occurs during storage and the keeper is answerable under the warehousing contract or applicable law—such as through negligent monitoring, inadequate security, faulty climate control, or poor inventory management. Statutory law typically caps liability at a percentage of goods value, though parties may contractually agree to higher or lower limits. Total liability exclusion is rarely permitted, but keepers may defend against liability by demonstrating they took all reasonable precautions.

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