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TCPA Class Action Against Marriott Vacation Club for Phone Solicitation.

As timeshare travel nears its 60th year of existence, consumers are beginning to grow tired of the sale. While most of the class action lawsuits we’ve covered pertain to the purchase itself, some filings occur when timeshare solicitations cross the line. This was the case in 2017 when Cheri Astrahan submitted a TCPA Class Action against Marriott Vacation Club for constant phone solicitation in California.

September 23, 2020 1 Comment

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California Timeshare Owners File Diamond Class Action Lawsuit.

When it comes to class action lawsuits against timeshare companies, unhappy buyers are usually frustrated by a lack of disclosure or because they’ve been being lied to. Whether they can prove their claims or not, most point out the level of inconvenience and the amount of money the product has cost them.

September 16, 2020 1 Comment

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Resorts Accused of Illegally Charging Timeshare Closing Costs in MO.

Despite the millions of tourists that travel through Bransen, St. Louis and the land of the Ozarks every year, the Missouri timeshare industry continues to boom with deceit. Because of this, many visitors are swindled into buying a vacation property they don’t exactly understand.

September 9, 2020 No Comments

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Wyndham Files Counter Suit Against Timeshare Owner’s Representation.

A majority of the lawsuits we cover on our blog have to do with vacation owners seeking restitution. Whether the outcome results in a settlement or an extensive legal battle, many plaintiffs simply want to get out of their timeshare agreement. But what is one to do when the timeshare company (defendant) has their legal team file a lawsuit against your lawyers?

September 2, 2020 No Comments

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Florida Timeshare Tax Breaks Are Goal of Proposed Legislation in Orange County.

Every year, timeshares in Orange County (OC) incur about $175 million in property taxes. This is a big number that 2020 hasn’t been kind to. The barriers set by COVID-19 have drastically hindered tourism in Florida – especially in OC. Although local resorts own about $9 billion in taxable property and the industry itself has profited nearly $10 billion year over year since 2017, somebody is looking to lessen this tax obligation quickly.

August 26, 2020 No Comments

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116 Wyndham Timeshare Employees Laid Off in San Antonio Since April.

Over the past several months, timeshare companies have likely been scrambling to find a way to acquire new vacation owners. With the vacation market at a standstill, they’ve been unable to pitch their product to easy-going, loose-spending tourists.

August 19, 2020 No Comments

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Hawaiian Timeshare Property Tax Classification Forces Supreme Court Ruling

For seven years, taxpayers in Maui County awaited a Supreme Court ruling on a lawsuit stemming from real property timeshare tax assessments. On June 19th

August 12, 2020 No Comments

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Wyndham Owners Forced to Assign Interest to Trust, File Lawsuit.

When a timeshare purchase is misunderstood, disappointment usually prevails. This is especially true for those that sign contracts under false pretenses. While ultimate regret isn’t always the outcome, believing in the product before experiencing anything yourself is risky business.

August 5, 2020 No Comments

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Tips For Consumers Taking Out a Personal Loan to Buy a Timeshare.

Taking out a personal loan for a vacation ownership usually seems like a good idea after speaking to timeshare salespeople. Misleading promises during the presentation convince many that they’ve stumbled across a deal of a lifetime. Because of this, thousands of buyers borrow money in order to purchase somewhat of a mirage.

July 29, 2020 No Comments

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Wyndham’s Alleged Fraudulent Timeshare Scheme Class Action Suit.

Represented by Donald S. Hackett III, the Kriens claim the timeshare scheme intentionally avoids the discussion of “prohibited limitations” for points program (VOI’s) in order to close deals. From their perspective, nobody would make the purchase if they knew the sales pitch wasn’t entirely true.

July 22, 2020 2 Comments

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DRI Debt Collection Woes Place Timeshare Company in Hot Water.

The past few years haven’t exactly been full of positive memories for some of the timeshare owners at Diamond Resorts International, Inc. (DRI). It appears there has been an increasing number of buyers who have not been able to match their expectation with the actual experience – giving them more of a desire to escape the perpetual contract than to continue on with ownership.

July 18, 2020 No Comments

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Timeshare Credit Reporting & Timeshare Debt Collection Costs DRI Lawsuit.

Unhappy vacation owners usually experience an exhausting wave of resistance from timeshare resorts when seeking a way out of their perpetual agreement. Because of this, many fail. In most cases, the resilient and financially stable are the only types of owners able to obtain some sort of restitution.

July 8, 2020 No Comments

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BBB Reports Record Complaints for Timeshare Exit Business in 2019

Taking the time to analyze the mistakes and failures of our industry helps us provide the best possible solution for timeshare owners. While public records of sales infractions and class action lawsuits provide us with insight on misconduct in the relief realm, consumer complaints are what really help us understand the entirety of the buyer’s experience.

June 24, 2020 No Comments

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Diamond Resorts Barclays Bank Accused of Misleading Timeshare Buyers

While most lawsuits against timeshare companies are rarely fruitful, some deserve public attention. For the most part, a large percentage of society isn’t keen on the sales tactics of the industry. Understanding buyer complaints can help consumers avoid the purchase altogether. In reality, many buyers often find themselves in over their heads with the purchase before they even know what happened.

June 19, 2020 No Comments

Welk Resorts Settles for $5.5 Million in SD District Attorney Suit

While many vacation owners worry about the outcome of their annual vacation in 2020, those that purchased Welk Resorts points from January 2011 to March 2016 are in for a big surprise. Just last week, up to $3.55 million was awarded to those that have been misled by the timeshare sales process.

June 12, 2020 No Comments

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