Frequently Asked Questions

Getting out of a timeshare yourself is very unlikely if you are not familiar with the process and could make future efforts impossible. Doing the research before proceeding is critical. So how should owners execute their own exit? Try following the steps below:

1. Rescission: Most states provide timeshare owners with a cancellation period between 3 and 14 days. If you purchased your timeshare and are still within this rescission period, you should research the state laws of the state you purchased in and follow the details of that statute to execute a cancellation.

2. Ask your timeshare company to let you out: Many timeshare companies claim to have their own exit program. It is important to know that all of them require owners to be and stay current on their maintenance fees and to have paid off their mortgage to qualify for their exit program. Also know that many have waiting lists years long so the sooner you get on their list, the sooner they will review your case. Beware of upselling when you call to request a release. Most timeshare companies will try to sell you more points or weeks to solve whatever problem is pushing you to seek an exit from your timeshare.

3. Try to give the timeshare away to a friend or family member: To give away your timeshare the following must be true:

   1. Your timeshare company allows transfers to third-party recipients. Many do not.

   2. Your mortgage is paid off and your maintenance fees are current.

   3. There can be no liens, encumbrances, or claims against the timeshare.

   4. You will need to hire a title company to execute the exchange through the timeshare company and to record the transaction per county recording requirements. You will be responsible for the transfer fees charged by the timeshare company, the cost of the title company, escrow, and recording fees.

Initiating the process is straightforward. Contact our office to speak with a member from our legal team, who will guide you through each step. They will gather essential details, including whether your timeshare qualifies for our legal services, the date of your purchase, and the sales tactics employed during the presentation. If you do not have this information readily available, our we will assist you in locating it.

The cost of services varies based on several factors; for example, which of our programs you qualify for, the details of your situation, how long you have owned the timeshare, and what state you reside in. We have found that we are very price-competitive and are confident that we offer the best value in the timeshare relief business. Whatever the cost of getting out of your timeshare is, it will always be a small fraction of the cost of staying in your timeshare!

Timeshares offer the amenities of a resort, but it’s crucial to understand the commitment involved. When you purchase a week or more of time in someone else’s vacation home, condo, or hotel room, you gain the flexibility to use the property throughout the year, often with discounts for repeated stays. Despite the purchase, you don’t acquire ownership of the property; instead, you secure access for specific times, officially becoming a timeshare owner. For those seeking an exit from their timeshare contracts, options include requesting cancelation from the timeshare company, selling the timeshare, donating it to a charity, or renting it out. Our team can guide these options and assist you in gaining freedom from an unwanted timeshare.

We only have a few stipulations that do not qualify for our services. We cannot service Soleil Management contracts, cases with deficient judgments, active mediation, or active arbitration. If your case falls outside these restrictions, we can more than likely take on your case! Please check with your case management specialist for more definitive guidance.

Under California law (CA Business & Professions Code), purchasers have the valuable right to cancel a timeshare contract within seven calendar days from the signing date. Moreover, in California, timeshare companies are required to obtain a comprehensive public report from the CA Department of Real Estate (DRE).

This report provides essential details about the timeshare offer and includes a notice explaining the cancellation process. When presenting the report, the prospective buyer must sign a receipt, acknowledging that they have read and understood its contents.

At Timeshare Help Center, we understand the importance of these legal provisions and are here to assist you in exercising your rights and navigating the cancellation process effectively.

The majority of timeshare buyers have the right to rescind the contract within a specific period. U.S. states, as well as some foreign countries, typically have laws that make timeshare cancellation possible for at least a few days. If the recission period has passed, it might be a good idea to reach out to a cancellation team with the necessary knowledge and experience in dealing with timeshare legal matters.

The timeshare cancellation process duration can vary widely, ranging from a mere 3 months to over 36 months, depending on several crucial factors. The specific resort with which you hold your contract plays a significant role in determining the timeline.

Additional elements such as the number of contracts you possess, the presence of a mortgage, or whether the timeshare is fully paid off, along with other unique facts and circumstances, also impact the complexity and length of time required to effectively release you from your timeshare obligations.

The easiest way to accomplish this goal is to do so during the cooling-off period, sometimes called the recission period. This period is typically a few days in duration (the duration varies depending on your state laws), starting at the time of contract signing. Your contract should spell out how you go about canceling during this period.

Once the recission period has expired, however, the process becomes significantly more complicated. Since no two cases are alike, it isn’t possible to describe the specific steps necessary without having the details of your situation. We suggest you contact us to schedule a no-cost, no-obligation consultation to discuss your unique circumstances.

It is extremely rare that a client is required to appear in court.

No problem! We can take your case as long as it has the required elements for us to represent you properly and successfully, even if you’ve tried to sell your timeshare in the past.

Although most of our clients own timeshares in the United States and most of our work in canceling timeshare resort contracts is done with US-based timeshare developers, we are also specialists in resorts located in Mexico and the Caribbean.