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news We’ve written in this space again and again about what our own Michael Finn calls the “timeshare developer’s dilemma.” Understanding the complexities of a timeshare deed. In essence, the “dilemma” is this: How do timeshare developers and marketers justify the need for maintenance fees, assessments, and other charges associated with […]
news This is an interesting and loaded question for many reasons, and it’s one that’s actually fairly complicated to answer. Just why is it so difficult? The primary factor is that there really is no secondary resale market for timeshares, of the sort that we see […]
news Study indicates property taxes and short term lodging fees could be a solution. Over the last year, the COVID Pandemic has brought widespread hardship and not just with timeshare owners, but also in some timeshare resort areas like in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. City leaders there are trying to figure out how they will operate in an unpredictable environment and produce a budget that can provide beyond the city’s basic services for residents and visitors alike. […]
news Timeshare Resale Complaint The lengthy regulatory path In the State of Florida, Timeshare Resale complaints are typically handled by an administrative agency and/or referred to the Division of Consumer Services which regulates timeshare resellers under the Florida Department of Agriculture (FDACS). When a consumer submits a complaint, it is processed via electronic format and then later […]
news Like many legal issues, the answer to this liability issue depends on the specific facts of each situation. For those seeking the most probable overall answer, in many to most cases the timeshare interest is not automatically inheritable, and therefore under most circumstances, no one else besides the now deceased contract holder […]
news Understanding Tax Reporting Requirements for Timeshare Owners For the majority of timeshare owners, there are generally no additional income tax reporting requirements related to their timeshare ownership. However, there are some exceptions, and under specific circumstances, reporting may be necessary. Understanding Tax Implications When Buying, Selling, or Renting Timeshares: For instance, if you actively engage […]
timeshare What are some regulators really concerned about for Timeshare owners during the Covid-19 Pandemic Leading up to National Consumer Protection Week, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (TDCI) issued an advisory to consumers regarding timeshare sales issues and timeshare exit problems related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Portions of that advisory are discussed here to better help timeshare owners avoid certain active scams being observed by regulators who oversee registration, compliance and enforcement. […]
news Do these guarantees sound familiar? We guarantee that you’ll be able to walk away from your timeshare contract! If we’re not successful, you’ll get your money back – no questions asked! If you’re a consumer trying to cancel or exit a burdensome timeshare contract, we’re willing to bet […]
news You go on vacation to relax and enjoy some much-needed time away. And, while seeing the sights you come across a visitor’s center. They offer free tickets or discounts on local attractions in exchange for attending a timeshare presentation. It’s only 90 minutes and before you know it, you’ve […]
news Many timeshare owners can recall the moment they agreed to purchase or upgrade their ownership. What they often remember just as clearly is everything that happened before they signed the contract. The presentation may have started with a complimentary breakfast, discounted vacation, gift card, or […]
Consumer Protection Can an attorney get you out of a timeshare? If so, what is the process? Hiring a law firm is a significant decision under any circumstances. Hiring one to assist in your efforts to rid yourselves of an unwanted and/or unneeded timeshare purchase contract with no built-in termination clause, is certainly no less significant! Knowing […]
Timeshare Blog #1- The first thing to know before you consider buying a timeshare interest Is that there is more than one way to do so, and, depending on your choice, the average $22,00 retail price you’ll pay to the timeshare resort developer, can be dramatically reduced if […]
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