Justin 4 years ago

If you own a timeshare and are struggling to keep up with the maintenance fees every year, not to mention the occasional special assessments, you might wonder what would happen if you just stopped paying the maintenance fee and allowed your timeshare to get foreclosed on.
If your timeshare is actually paid for, this may seem like an easy way out. But if you are thinking that the resort's HOA (homeowners association) will just let you slide on the maintenance payments and repossess the timeshare, no harm no foul, that is very far from the truth about what will happen.
There are big consequences to allowing a timeshare foreclosure. So you want to avoid it if at all possible. You don't want to take that kind of hit on your credit report, especially if you are already in financially difficulties. Damage to your credit usually only makes things worse.
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In addition to that though,christian louboutin replica cheap, you may find yourself on the receiving end of aggressive collection agency phone calls and letters and eventually either the HOA or the timeshare developer may decide to both foreclose [url=http://christianlouboutinwhitestudde.tumblr.com/]christian louboutin white studded sneakers[/url] on your timeshare and seek a judgment against you. So in the long run, you may not even get out of paying what you owe.
Alternatives to Timeshare ForeclosureThis advice here is primarily for owners who have already paid for their timeshare. If you no longer can keep up with your annual maintenance fees or special assessments, your best option is to get rid of the timeshare. This may take some time and may cost you a bit more money in the short term, but once you can transfer the ownership to someone else, you can breathe a sigh of relief.
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1. Sell your TimeshareIf you own a desirable resort and your week is highly http://www.nifca.gov.uk/dg/ sought after as well, you shouldn't have any problem selling the timeshare as long [url=http://louboutinpompealtada140.tumblr.com/]louboutin altadama watersnake[/url] as you set a reasonable price. You can check completed auctions on Ebay [url=http://womenshoe-christianlouboutin.tumblr.com/]discount christian louboutin heels[/url] to get an idea of what your week is actually worth. Or check sites like Redweek,christian louboutin shoes for sale online.
Even a very desirable resort may take some time to sell however. If you want to get rid of your timeshare quickly, you may want to improve your chances by offering to pay closing costs and not attempting to recover this year's maintenance fees from the buyer, essentially giving them a free week if you have not already used this year's week yourself.
Just keep in mind that the best way to sell your week or points sooner rather than later is to set the right price. This will usually be MUCH lower than what you paid for it as much as 50% to 90% less, depending on your resort and the brand. So walk into this with your eyes open and set a fair price upfront and you will be out from under your maintenance fees that much more quickly.
2. Give away your timeshare
Is your timeshare not that great? Is it for an off season week or is it located someplace that is overbuilt like Orlando, Florida? Then you might have problems selling it at any price. Your best option here then might be to simply give it away. Even then,cheap christian louboutin men shoes, this might take some time, but usually you can give away a timeshare as long as it isn't a total dog.
A couple of things I would try list the timeshare on Ebay for $1 with no reserve. Post it to Craiglist as a giveaway. Start with an offer that asks the buyer to pay only closing costs. If that doesn't work,christian louboutin ron ron black patent, then you can offer to pay closing costs,buy christian louboutin heels, but I would wait on that. If you are current with this year's maintenance fees, you probably have a bit of time to play with. Your goal is to get your timeshare sold before next year's bill comes due.
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3. Donate Your TimeshareIf you don't want to bother with the hassle of selling your timeshare or prefer not to spend money to give it away, then you may want to donate your timeshare to a non profit. There are a couple of organizations like Donate for a Cause that are set up to take timeshare donations in exchange for a tax deduction for you. They use the proceeds to support various causes.
But if you want to go this route, then you must be current with all of your fees. You cannot donate a timeshare if you aren't up to date with maintenance fees and you can't donate one if you are still paying off a loan.
What to do if you are still paying the timeshare loan?If you still owe big bucks on your timeshare, you have a lot fewer options. Most of the time, your unit won't be worth what you owe on the loan. In this situation, you may want to approach the developer's association about deeding back your timeshare to them. In most cases, they won't even consider this option, but if the property is still in development and/or the construction phase and they are actively selling it, you might have a little more bargaining room to maneuver.
At any rate,christian louboutin replica, you should at least talk to the financial office before you make any decisions about defaulting on your loan. Because of the times we are in, many people are experiencing the exact same difficulties you are and so you may find some companies are willing to help you avoiding foreclosure because it saves them money and hassle as well. Timeshare foreclosures are a big hassle for the developers as well.
Before you leave a comment or question, I cannot offer any advice on specific circumstances. I am not a lawyer and I am not giving legal advice. I'm a timeshare owner just like you. If you need legal advice, consult an attorney.
DynamicS 4 years ago from Toronto, Canada
Sounds like very good advise. Fortunately we didn't purchase a Timeshare when we went to The Bahamas last year. Which vacation club is it?
Justin 4 years ago
I have a timeshare that I owe and forclosure seems like the only solution. I havent been able to use it at all and they have lied about almost everything,michael kors handbags marina. Timeshares suck and I think i will stand outside of the business with a sign to word off the others,black christian louboutin booties. Which there was a way out,replica louboutin boots.
KM 3 years ago
i AGREE. They tell you all kinds of little lies and leave vital information out. There should be some type of law to keep consumers safe from pressure sales and from people bending the truth to sale you a time share.
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