Jurisprudence based on the consumer law regarding damages in parking lots

Abstract

This study is related to civil liability issues that involve vehicle parking. The legal nature and obligations arising from this type of contract, according to law 19.496 and the complementary discipline of the Civil Code regarding this matter, is herein analyzed. Part of this paper is specially focused on compensation for damages that might arise from the non-fulfillment of this contract. Among other matters, we study the due diligence of the parking lot supplier, liability in case of petty theft, thefts or damages in free or paid parking lots. The different doctrinal points of view are set forth in all these topics, together with the pertinent legal practice, both in the Chilean as well as in the foreign Law.