Selling a Timeshare: The Legal Aspect

There are various scams and nuances surrounding timeshare ownership. The legal issues become even more complicated when the seller wants to get rid of the timeshare or remove a spouse from the title of the timeshare.

Timeshare Reseller and Transfer Scams

To ensure a person does not suffer from financial difficulty when purchasing a timeshare, it is critical to understand if a reseller or transfer scam is taking place. Knowing what these scams are and how to avoid them is essential, and the potential purchaser may need to research or assess the property personally before making the purchase.
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Title to a Timeshare: Removing a Former Spouse

After the purchase of a timeshare, the couple may dissolve the relationship, and this would lead to the need for removal of the former spouse’s name on the contractual documents. To ensure that fewer problems arise for the current owner in all situations that may arise, it is crucial to alter the paperwork through the removal of his or her name.
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How to Get Out of a Timeshare

Many have fallen prey to the allure of a timeshare. The prices sound unbeatable, the amenities look amazing, and the idea of owning a piece of vacation paradise may seem too good to resist. Unfortunately, after buying a timeshare, reality sets in and many people find themselves wanting out of the agreement.
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Timeshare Legal Problems

When owning or partially owning a timeshare, there are some common legal problems that may arise based on certain factors connected with the location or circumstances. It is important to know what these common issues are and how to proceed with each so that they do not needlessly affect the person and his or her guests.
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Passing a Timeshare to Heirs

Timeshares hold an interest in a property that is thoroughly divided among the numerous owners that then hold a partial real estate property contractual agreement. In certain cases, the individual that owns the interest in the building may pass on the timeshare to his or her heirs, but he or she may need to consider the state laws where he or she resides as well as the property.
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Timeshare Frauds against the Elderly

Developers and owners of timeshare properties are defendants in litigation due to various scams against the elderly where there are instances of fraud, contract breaches and various state violations. These issues deemed elderly abuse are complex and may lead to years of battle for these older residents against the larger company.
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Beware of Timeshare Resale Scams

From fraudulent claims of what the property is and where to scams of various individuals selling no actual building, it is important for buyers to know what is sold and to check out the building before the purchase. This may prevent any timeshare resale scams, and the victims may band together to seek legal remedies.
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Can I Sell a Timeshare?

Before the owner of a timeshare interest purchases part of the property rights, it is best to read the contract fully, as some of these have specific selling conditions only. However, once the sale is complete, the owner may have the option to sell his or her interest in the building to anyone, certain individuals or to others that have the same property interests.
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Can I Back Out of a Timeshare Agreement?

Getting out of a contractual agreement is often difficult if the final paperwork signed finalizes and then processes for all involved parties. However, if the document is still awaiting the last stages, the potential buyer may back out, or if there are cancel stipulations within a certain timeframe, the purchaser may back out legitimately.
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Administrative Resolutions for Timeshare Legal Issues

Various agencies or parties may be able to provide important legal resolutions for problems you encounter with timeshares.
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Probate of California Timeshares

If you inherit a timeshare in California or you are the administrator of the estate, you may want to find out about rules pertaining to its sale.
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Timeshare Legal Problems

A number of legal problems may arise when you own a timeshare or try to sell it. Here are some of the most common problems associated with timeshares and how you can potentially resolve them.
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