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DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR TIMESHARE OWNERSHIP?
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT YOUR TIMESHARE OWNERSHIP?
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Unable To Sell My Timeshare – Should they return my fees?
Dear Mr Chauhan, Welcome to Timeshare Lawyer and thank you for asking your question. If Travel & Leisure Group/Confused About Timeshare promised to return your fees and they were unable to sell your timeshare and is written in the contract between yourself and the company then the answer is yes.Read more
Dear Mr Chauhan,
Welcome to Timeshare Lawyer and thank you for asking your question.
If Travel & Leisure Group/Confused About Timeshare promised to return your fees and they were unable to sell your timeshare and is written in the contract between yourself and the company then the answer is yes.
In our experience in current climates it is near on impossible to sell on a timeshare and do not recommend using services offering to sell timeshare, you only have to look on Ebay to see timeshares selling for as little as £1 pound. If you are looking to relinquish your timeshare liabilities the best options for a positive outcome are exit or a Spanish claim but this will depend on your personal circumstances to identify what timeshare you have etc. Should you require any further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 0800 520 2322.
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Dear James, Thank you for your question, there are many timeshare contracts that can be cancelled, however that depends on your personal circumstances for instance what timeshare company you own at, specific information on your Purchase Agreement, where the company is located, when you purchased eRead more
Dear James,
Thank you for your question, there are many timeshare contracts that can be cancelled, however that depends on your personal circumstances for instance what timeshare company you own at, specific information on your Purchase Agreement, where the company is located, when you purchased etc.
If you want to get out of your timeshare obligations, the first step is to discuss your options with the resort. If you experience no solution then the next step would be to consider contacting an independent timeshare legal specialist who can review your documents and advise you of possible options. Should you require further assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us. 0800 520 2322.
See lessAre Timeshare Help Services a scam?
Dear Lynne, Thank you for your question, I have to be honest and advise you that I have not come across this company called Timeshare Help Services & doing an initial search on Google I cannot seem to find them. Having said that they could be genuine so here are some quick things you can do to sRead more
Dear Lynne,
Thank you for your question,
I have to be honest and advise you that I have not come across this company called Timeshare Help Services & doing an initial search on Google I cannot seem to find them. Having said that they could be genuine so here are some quick things you can do to see if they are in fact genuine.
1: Do they have a website and how old is it.
2: Where are they located and what is the office address – put their address into Google maps and see what appears, does it look like a credible office that legal services would operate from.
3: Are they registered with their residing country’s authorities, for instance Companies House if in the UK and also look at how long the company has been registered.
4: Can they present you with actual proof they can fulfill what they are offering.
If you come across any red flags that this company is not authentic do not engage with anything they have to offer, it could save you a lot of money and anxiety.
If you are considering legal services, be extremely careful as there are a lot of unscrupulous companies out there. Should you require any further assistance please don’t hesitate to contact us.
See lessDo I not own my timeshare anymore?
Dear Rhiannon, First of all I would recommend requesting confirmation that your ownership is indeed cancelled and request confirmation in writing from the resort. If you are asking if you could pursue a claim, it is necessary that you must still be a current owner. Please feel free to contact us agaRead more
Dear Rhiannon,
First of all I would recommend requesting confirmation that your ownership is indeed cancelled and request confirmation in writing from the resort. If you are asking if you could pursue a claim, it is necessary that you must still be a current owner. Please feel free to contact us again if you have further questions.
See lessCan I Make A Claim Against RCI and Crown Resorts?
Dear David, You mention your ownership was dissolved in 2005, if you are confirmed by the resort that you do not own anymore then you are unable to make a claim in the Spanish courts as it is necessary to be a current owner. I hope this answers your question and feel free to contact us again for anyRead more
Dear David,
You mention your ownership was dissolved in 2005, if you are confirmed by the resort that you do not own anymore then you are unable to make a claim in the Spanish courts as it is necessary to be a current owner. I hope this answers your question and feel free to contact us again for any further advice.
See lessRCI – Can I claim if I got out of my contract?
Dear Ainsleigh, I am not sure of your question however, if you are asking if you can pursue a Spanish claim for compensation the answer is unfortunately not if you are confirmed as a non-owner and you have this is writing from the timeshare company. Should you have any further questions, please don'Read more
Dear Ainsleigh,
I am not sure of your question however, if you are asking if you can pursue a Spanish claim for compensation the answer is unfortunately not if you are confirmed as a non-owner and you have this is writing from the timeshare company. Should you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.
See lessWhat are my rights to exit and claim?
Dear Valarie Thank you for your question regarding rights to exit and claim. We can advise you on Spanish court rulings, however, in order to see if you personally could claim, you would need an independent timeshare specialist lawyer to look at your Purchase Agreement and other related timeshare owRead more
Dear Valarie
Thank you for your question regarding rights to exit and claim.
We can advise you on Spanish court rulings, however, in order to see if you personally could claim, you would need an independent timeshare specialist lawyer to look at your Purchase Agreement and other related timeshare ownership documents.
The Spanish Law 42/1998 was enacted to protect timeshare consumers which came into effect 5th January 1999. On January 15th 2015, a ruling of the Spanish Supreme Court had a significant impact on owners of timeshare. The supreme court ruled that all contracts signed after 5th January 1999 must be for less than 50 years, thus outlawing the practice of “Perpetuity contracts” which had been evident since the 1980’s.
It has also been confirmed that resorts are required to give clients a ‘cooling-off period’ and it is also illegal to accept any monies or have the client sign for any finance agreement during this period. The duration of this law (4/2012) is 14 days. In addition to this, any timeshare sold since 5th January 1999 must state the accommodation details along with when they are entitled to use it.
There are other factors to consider also such as whether you have a fixed week, floating week or points.
If there are any of the above in your contract you may have grounds to claim against your resort if purchased in Spain.
I hope this helps you, feel free to contact us again should you require further assistance.
See lessShould My Resort Compensate Me?
Dear Kimberley, Thank you for your asking a question and registering an account with Timeshare.Lawyer. To answer your question, we would first request in WRITING that you request a refund of your maintenance fees OR that they offer a suitable week elsewhere. If they are unable to comply with a solutRead more
Dear Kimberley,
Thank you for your asking a question and registering an account with Timeshare.Lawyer.
To answer your question, we would first request in WRITING that you request a refund of your maintenance fees OR that they offer a suitable week elsewhere. If they are unable to comply with a solution, your next step is to hire a local lawyer in the same state as your resort and arrange a letter to be sent from the lawyer and see if you receive a suitable solution.
I hope this answers your question.
See lessCan I Make a Claim Against My Cyprus Resort?
Dear Roy, Thank you for your question. I am not sure what you are asking here? we can only assume you are enquiring about any option to have funds returned to you? If that is correct I am afraid to tell you that in the instance you are NOT an owner, there is no option to pursue a claim whether thatRead more
Dear Roy,
Thank you for your question. I am not sure what you are asking here? we can only assume you are enquiring about any option to have funds returned to you?
If that is correct I am afraid to tell you that in the instance you are NOT an owner, there is no option to pursue a claim whether that be against the timeshare company or the loan company.
We hope this answers your question, if you have further enquiries or we have understood this incorrectly, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.
See lessI Still owe Money & My Timeshare Resort Won’t Let Me Out
Dear Brenda, Thank you for your question. So many people are struggling right now to pay the repayments, we hear this a lot and we are sorry for that. The truth is that I am not 100% sure if you are talking about maintenance fees or about the loan attached to your timeshare, so here is a response foRead more
Dear Brenda,
Thank you for your question.
So many people are struggling right now to pay the repayments, we hear this a lot and we are sorry for that. The truth is that I am not 100% sure if you are talking about maintenance fees or about the loan attached to your timeshare, so here is a response for both:
Maintenance Fees:
Maintenance fees are generally assessed by the number of units and weeks in a given resort, along with common areas, facilities, and operating costs.
It is also important to specify that these fees do not remain fixed. Due to changes in the economy, the maintenance of a timeshare changes every year. In some cases, a special charge is added to cover unpredictable operating expenses.
When maintenance goes up to the point that you cannot pay for it anymore, it is best to nip the problem at the root, and the best way to do that is by canceling your timeshare contract. Our advice regarding the payment of maintenance fees is that the consumer pays them because as long as the contract nullity is not declared, the said contract is valid and the buyers are responsible of their payment, which is used by the resort at their convenience.
Timeshare companies do not want owners to have an easy option to get out of the contract because their primary income is maintenance fees so often enough, they refuse.
If you have simply called them to ask about an option to cancel the contract, I would then send them your request in writing and wait for a response. That way, you have their reply in writing and have proof of it should you decide to take action against them in the future.
If by writing to them does not resolve your issue, (as they should now look at this as a more serious concern), then your next step is to consider legal advice from a timeshare specialist.
A Loan:
If you are talking about a loan attached to the purchase of your timeshare, a loan is a separate entity. It is like buying a car with a loan, if you sell the car you are still liable for the loan. In the timeshare, a loan agreement will run until the debt has been paid off.
Your first step is to approach the loan company to see if they can offer an affordable payment plan, again request this in writing. If you do not keep up with payments you could end up having to deal with a debt collecting agency or worse a County Court Judgement (CCJ) and subsequently a bailiff.
If there is no positive outcome where both parties agree, then your next step is to consider legal advice with a timeshare specialist experienced in these circumstances.
If you need any further assistance or clarification, please don’t hesitate to contact us again.
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