Issues

In a classic David vs. Goliath battle, timeshare owners at a small resort in Lake Tahoe have fended off an attempt by Diamond Resorts to take control — at least for now.

In an industry where the power balance seems to increasingly favor the big companies, it’s encouraging to see individual owners banding together and taking action. Find out what went down…

This is a follow-up to a previous post I wrote, “Duped timeshare buyers score a victory”. In that one, a Tennessee couple took Westgate Resorts to court, claiming that they had been misled while buying a timeshare. The court ruled in favor of the couple, and handed Westgate a $600,000 judgment for punitive damages, saying the company “engaged in intentional and fraudulent conduct.” The story doesn’t end, there, however… Read more…

If you own a timeshare in Florida, or are considering buying one, then a new bill currently making its way through the state legislature could impact you – and not in a good way. If it passes, the bill will weaken some legal protections currently in place for timeshare owners and buyers. Here’s the scoop…

You’ve heard the horror stories. Maybe it even happened to you… A couple is steamrollered into buying a timeshare by salespeople who promise them the moon. Later, they discover the promises were lies. A Tennessee couple fought back […] Read more…

A recent court case has ended with a disappointing ruling for timeshare owners. It’s a nightmare no timeshare owner wants to face. The timeshare you purchased evaporates, leaving you with nothing to show for it, and there’s nothing […] Read article…

A new survey reports that timeshare owners are happy with many things, but have one big concern – difficulties in selling their timeshares. Surprise, surprise! There are some fundamental issues with the timeshare resale market… Continue reading…

We recently attended an owner’s update, which much to our surprise (not!) was an attempt to sell us something. If you’re a timeshare owner, I’m sure you’re familiar with the routine. What I found fascinating, though, was how the math worked out […] Continue reading…

When you’re buying or selling a timeshare, the “Right of First Refusal” (ROFR) clause in many timeshare contracts could affect you. What is this, how does it work, and what does it mean for you? (Spoiler alert – it’s probably not good!) Continue article…

You can buy a timeshare either retail or resale. Obviously, companies would rather if you buy straight from them, since they make more money that way. Resale timeshares have limitations, so is retail worthwhile? There are various ramifications […] Read the article…

One problematic issue in timeshares today is what I call the “Blue Week Blues”. If you’re an owner at a seasonal resort, or contemplating buying at one, then this could affect you. It all came about when well-intentioned but short-sighted people… Read article…