Paulina rented a room at the Desert Inn Hotel and left her diamond ring on the dresser in her room when she went to dinner.When she returned,the ring was gone.Paulina discovered that the room door did not automatically lock when she closed it;instead it required her to use her key.Is Desert Inn liable for her loss?

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The Desert Inn is not automatically liable for the loss of Paulina's diamond ring since she was negligent in not checking whether her room door was locked. As a hotel guest, it is her responsibility to ensure the safety and security of her property. However, if the hotel had advertised or represented to Paulina that they had a secure locking system in place, and it was found to be false, then the hotel may be liable.

Paulina Rented a Room at the Desert Inn Hotel and Left