(1) The warehouse keeper is to allow the depositor, during business hours, to inspect the goods, take samples and carry out the acts necessary for their preservation. However, warehouse keepers are entitled, and in cases of collective storage also obliged, to themselves carry out the work necessary for the preservation of the goods.
(2) If, after the goods have been received, their condition has changed in a manner that is likely to lead to their being lost or damaged or to causing damage to the warehouse keeper, or if such a change is likely, the warehouse keeper is to inform the depositor of this fact without undue delay or, if a warehouse warrant has been issued, the last rightful holder of the warehouse warrant known to the warehouse keeper, and is to seek their instructions. If the warehouse keeper cannot obtain instructions within a reasonable period, the warehouse keeper is to take such measures as seem to be appropriate. In particular, the warehouse keeper may have the goods sold in accordance with section 373; if the warehouse keeper exercises this power and if a warehouse warrant has been issued, the warehouse keeper is to address the threat of sale provided for by section 373 (3), and the notifications provided for by subsection (5) of the same provisions, to the last rightful holder of the warrant known to the warehouse keeper.