Attorney Josh Corriveau has handled timeshare disputes against timeshare many developers. He prides himself on protecting consumers against multi-million dollar corporate entities. Attorney Josh Corriveau has experience in timeshare law that you can trust. He provides services for U.S. citizens, Canadians, and citizens of other countries as long as the timeshare was purchased in the U.S. He also provides services for U.S. citizens that have purchased timeshares in other countries such as Canada and Mexico.
What is a timeshare?
A timeshare comes in two types of categories: (1) real property deeded timeshare interests and (2) timeshare points.
Real Property Deeded Timeshare Interest
A real property deeded interest is a right to use a certain piece of property at a certain time of the year every year or every other year during a certain time of the year. This was the traditional method of timeshare sales. However, many timeshare developers are not selling these types of interests. Many timeshare developers now only sell "points" which allows timeshare owners to utilize a number of different accommodations and resorts with their points.
Timeshare Points
Points is a new method that timeshare developers use to sell timeshares. Instead of the traditional deeded real property timeshare interest, consumers purchase "points" that can be used toward vacations.
A timeshare may also be called a “vacation ownership”, “vacation points”, and “timeshare points.”
What is a timeshare developer?
- A timeshare developer is the company that developed timeshare projects, hotels, and condominiums.
- Some of the major U.S. based developers include:
- Diamond Resorts International (DRI)
- Westgate Resorts
- Wyndham Vacation Ownership
- Bluegreen Resorts
- Starwood Vacation Ownership
- Marriott Vacation Club
- Hilton Grand Vacations Club
- RCI, Hyatt Vacation Club
- Others timeshare developers include:
- Disney Vacation Club
- Embassy Vacation Resorts
- Holiday Inn Club Vacations
- Monarch Grand Vacations
- Pueblo Bonito Resorts
- Ritz-Carlton Club
- Welk Resort Group
- Universal Vacation Club
- Sunterra Resorts
- Spinnaker Resorts
What is a timeshare dispute?
- A timeshare dispute is when a consumer has issues with the timeshare developers. These issues vary based on each consumer's particular situation.
- Such claims may relate to fraud, misrepresentations, not receiving benefits under the timeshare contract, personal injury from a visit to a timeshare resort, foreclosures, default, debt collection, timeshare cancellation, and financial obligations (assessment fees, dues, maintenance fees, mortgage payments, promissory note payments, etc.).
- It is important to consult with a timeshare attorney to determine whether you have legal claims.
- At Corriveau Legal, every client's case is analyzed and Attorney Josh Corriveau provides a strategy based on your unique case facts.
FAQS
Below are frequently asked questions from timeshare owners. If this page does not answer a specific question that you have, we invite you to contact our firm for an individual and timely response.
What is a timeshare cancellation?
- A timeshare cancellation is when a developer agrees to cancel your timeshare contract. Basically, once a developer agrees to cancel your timeshare, you will have no future financial obligation to the developer.
Why does timeshare cancellation and timeshare law experience matter?
- Timeshare contracts are some of the most complex. Each timeshare developer's contract differs. Some require mandatory arbitration while others can be disputed in court. An experience timeshare law attorney will be able to read through the legalese and determine your case's specific needs based on the contract that you have entered.
- Each timeshare developer is unique. Each developer treats disputes much differently. It important to have an attorney with timeshare cancellation experience in order to ensure that you receive the correct strategy for your timeshare developer.
- Many believe timeshare contracts are just another contract. That is not correct. Timeshares and timeshare laws are always changing. Also, there are a number of cases ongoing that may impact your particular situation. It is important to consult with an attorney that follows the timeshare industry closely.
Does each state have different timeshare laws?
- Each state has unique timeshare laws. Laws relating to a timeshare sold in Florida is quite different from those in Virginia or Nevada.
- It is important to consult with a timeshare attorney that follows the timeshare industry closely and understands the different laws in each state in the United States.
- Many consumers have bought more than one timeshare from a developer or they have bought more timeshare points with a developer. This makes the situation a bit complex because you may have entered the first contract in Nevada and the second contract in California. An experienced timeshare law attorney can guide you through this unique situation.