How many days do you have to cancel a time share contract?
5-15 days
So, if you wish to cancel your resort timeshare purchase, you generally have a period of 5-15 days after purchase wherein you may legally rescind the contract. After the rescission period has expired, you can no longer cancel your purchase without penalty.
How can I get out of time share legally?
To get out of a timeshare legally, consider these options:
- Use the rescission period.
- Call the timeshare developer.
- Rent your timeshare out.
- Sell your timeshare on the resale market (but expect to take a hit).
- Gift your timeshare to a friend, family member or stranger.
How can I get out of my timeshare contract within 5 days?
How To Cancel Timeshare Within 5 Days
- Cancel a timeshare contract in writing. Though some resort developers may not require a written document, it is best to still follow the same to guarantee cancellation within 5 days.
- State carefully the reason for writing.
- Delivery of cancellation letter is also of importance.
Why is it so hard to cancel a timeshare contract?
Limited Alternative Options. Another reason why it’s so difficult to cancel your timeshare is that there are limited alternatives available. You might think about selling your timeshare if the burden becomes overwhelming. Unfortunately, there aren’t many people in the buyers’ market.
What happens if I stop paying the maintenance fees on my timeshare?
If you stop paying your timeshare maintenance fees, you will likely default on your ownership. This not only hurts the resort, but it hurts you and your credit. Like a home going into foreclosure, the resort takes the ownership back and it will stay on your credit report.
How do I cancel my timeshare rescission period?
While it’s usually not necessary to provide a reason for canceling the timeshare contract, you do need to explicitly state that the purpose of the letter is to rescind the contract. A statement like “I am contacting you within the rescission period to cancel this timeshare contract” will usually work.
Are timeshares hard to cancel?
Canceling your timeshare can also be difficult due to financial reasons. Resorts are notorious for encouraging people to make a down payment on a credit card. Putting a substantial investment on your credit card is never a wise idea. Your interest rates will skyrocket, and it’ll take you a while to pay it down.
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