Nationwide Timeshare & Consumer-Protection Representation
Plain-language guidance on timeshare cancellation, consumer protection, and how to protect yourself from the industry's sharper edges.
Timeshare consumers eager to cancel or resell their contracts are a prime target for scammers; we’ve seen this egregious timeshare sales scam crop up again and again in our home base of Florida and in timeshare markets around the country. It’s a heartbreaking thing to see for timeshare owners and consumer protection advocates who follow […]
Timeshare marketers are often quick to target newlyweds on honeymoon, luring them in with the promise of an affordable lifetime of vacations. But when the honeymoon phase is over, and the couple decides to separate or divorce, what happens to that timeshare interest? If two divorcing clients own a timeshare, they may believe it has value – […]
The timeshare sales presentation can be a stressful, high pressure scenario for buyers and sellers alike. It’s a unique “hard sell” that has earned the industry a less-than-sterling reputation from many consumer advocates. But is there something that other industries can learn from the shared vacation industry’s tactics? According to corporate development specialist Ariana Ayu, […]
Earlier this year, we used this space to discuss new rules against forced arbitration proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which would help prevent financial institutions from locking consumers into agreements that take away their rights to participate in group legal actions, such as class-action lawsuits. Recently, Nan Aron, president of the Alliance […]
Whether you’re considering purchasing a timeshare interest or an owner eager to leave an obligation, the timeshare industry can seem daunting, confusing, and complicated, particularly if you’re trying to navigate the waters without an objective, helpful guide. Fortunately, there are consumer protection advocates who make it their business to protect, […]
There are so many places across America and around the world rich for exploration and discovery that it can be hard to know where to start. Why not kick off your next vacation dream list with some help from U.S. News & World Report? The trusted and nationally-recognized consumer advice and information resource recently released […]
At Finn Law Group, our team tends to look at the timeshare industry through the lens of consumer protection and advocacy, but there are many other sides and outlooks on the industry that often fall just outside of our scope. What’s interesting is how often multiple perspectives all come down to focusing on some of […]
Timeshares are an expensive proposition, often costing consumers $20,000 to $40,000 or more. And that’s before factoring in ongoing costs, including consistently-rising annual maintenance fees, homeowner association fees, and special assessments. In order to pay for their timeshare obligations, many consumers take out loans. Some may opt for home equity loans, borrowed against their primary […]
An area often “glossed over” by timeshare sales staff during the purchase process is the maintenance fee obligation, which is included within the purchase contract and becomes, over time, arguably the most significant aspect of the purchase transaction, for a couple of reasons: The maintenance fees (which tend to trend upward annually), unlike the purchase […]
Say you’ve been lured into a timeshare sales pitch by pretty advertising or through the promise of a free gift, maybe even cash money. You’ve adamantly turned down the pitch, making it clear that you’re just not ready or willing to commit to the expensive, possibly-lifelong obligation that timeshare ownership brings. But then the salesperson […]
It’s no secret that our home state of Florida is home to plenty of older Americans and retirees. According to Pew Research Center, 19.1% of Florida’s population is 65 and older, the highest percentage in the nation; what’s more, 53 of 67 counties in the “Sunshine State” have an “above-average share of people 65 and […]
Whether you’re a consumer looking to protect yourself from scammers or a legitimate company trying to do honest business, there are some important new telemarketing rules and regulations from the FTC that you’ll want to know. The new amendments to the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) took effect earlier this month, according to Inside the Gate. […]
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