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Consumer Protection Signed into being in 1978, the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) is an extremely important piece of consumer protection legislation, the influence of which is felt across numerous sectors, including in our field of expertise, the vacation, travel, and timeshare industries. Here’s a […]
As we’ve mentioned before, the summer travel season here in Florida has a tendency to draw out scams and deceptive business practices. As an interesting editorial in Tennessee’s Jackson Sun explains: “The Florida Attorney General recently shut down six travel companies that made deceptive claims about vacation club memberships. The AG said consumers paid thousands […]
news Maintenance fees for timeshares are an annual charge that owners must pay to cover the costs associated with running and maintaining the resort. These fees help manage daily operations, maintain the property, and fund any necessary improvements. The American Resort Development Association (ARDA), which […]
ARDA (American Resort Development Association) In this newer era of social responsibility and fair dealing, which ARDA (American Resort Development Association) and its members subscribe to, I consider it my duty as a consumer advocate (and timeshare owner) to bring a matter of important consumer significance to your attention. A client of mine received […]
We’ve used this space to talk about the way that timeshare developers market and sell their wares before, but there’s one topic that we haven’t yet really addressed in depth: timeshare sales presentations. As a rule, our clients typically turn to us for help after they’ve entered into a timeshare […]
It’s one of the most time-honored tactics in the timeshare marketers’ playbook: Luring naïve, unsuspecting, or overconfident vacationers into a sales presentation with the promise of free gifts or merchandise. As WTMJ-TV Milwaulkee explained in this recent “Call 4 Action” segment, that tactic is alive and well – and it can lead to an unwanted […]
Our main focus here at Finn Law Group is fighting on behalf of the consumer against companies using unfair or deceptive trade practices. In recent years, one of our primary focuses has been on consumers looking to somehow cancel their legally binding timeshare contract. When a consumer dispute […]
For many consumers eager for a less-expensive vacation option, timeshares are appealing – particularly after a three- or four-hour sales presentation, which can wear down even the most resilient shopper into signing on the dotted line. But even consumers optimistic about their timeshare purchase might soon find themselves feeling trapped or burdened by rising annual […]
Imagine paying up to $400 a night for a Hawaiian timeshare unit, only to find the space full of dilapidated furniture, cheap art, and short-circuiting electrical systems. That’s exactly what happened to owners and guests of Waikiki’s Lagoon Tower, according to an excellent, detailed feature in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. According to the paper’s report, “a state Circuit […]
As a firm focused on consumer protection, the attorneys of Finn Law Group are consistently asked about matters that fall under the jurisdiction of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). We’ve even written about the Commission’s advice on navigating the timeshare industry before in our Learning Center. But just what is the FTC? How was it founded? […]
The summer months see millions of Americans packing their bags and taking to the highways or airports to start some much-needed vacations. According to the Better Business Bureau (BBB), however, the summer months are also ripe with scammers and con artists looking to make a quick profit off of unsuspecting consumers just hoping to make […]
A survey of administrative remedies (and some non-administrative ones as well) for timeshare owner consumers to consider if they are seeking relief This article is divided into three sections: an introduction, a more detailed description of each of the reported agencies available, and a summary and conclusion. This initial section is an introduction into the […]
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