I own a timeshare on the East Coast that got lucky: we did not get hit hard by Hurricane Matthew in October. However, I understand that dozens of resorts were devastated by wind and water. In light of the hurricane, I have a simple question: should I buy trip insurance to cover my timeshare travels? […]
A powerful California lawmaker, who also happens to be a timeshare owner, singlehandedly blocked an industry-backed timeshare bill that would have restricted owners’ ability to access HOA rosters in order to communicate with each other about board business and elections. Sponsored by the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) as a means of protecting owner confidentiality, […]
ORLANDO, FL — In a last-ditch effort to derail a fast-moving bill backed by timeshare developers, two owner-advocacy groups have petitioned Gov. Rick Scott to veto legislation that, they claim, would erode owners’ legal rights and allow developers to exceed the 125 percent annual cap on maintenance fee increases, among other provisions. With a May […]