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How to Verify if a Timeshare Rental is Legitimate

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Timeshare Rental Verification Checklist!



Additional Tips:



1. Read the fine print on any electronic payment method before using, many provide no refunds of any sort and those are not recommended under any circumstances!



2. If payment is to be made by check, be sure to use USPS certified/registered/overnight mail or similar that requires a signature from the party in question! This provides some additional options should a dispute arise!



3. ALWAYS ask if they are renting an exchange. RCI* and II do not allow exchanges to be rented, and if you get caught, you can lose the rental and your $$$. You can tell if it is an exchange, when they send you a copy of their confirmation, because it will be a confirmation from the exchange company, not directly from the resort.

*One exception to this RCI rule is if an RCI points owner uses their points to make a reservation at their own home resort - this may be rented. If they use points to make an exchange to a resort where they don't own - it may not be rented. If the confirmation is from RCI, ask the owner to document that the reservation is at their own home resort.

(See this sticky to see the rules for all the major exchange companies - Which Exchange companies allow rentals? - some exchange companies DO allow exchanges to be rented.)





Timeshare Rental Scam Red flags!

This section lists the common red flags that come up most often with rental scams! Even if you ignore the advice above, if you encounter any of these scenarios during the course of booking a timeshare rental, you should begin to worry!


Author note: This is by no means a list of every possible red flag, but these are certianly the most common, and great indications that you should avoid sending ANY money to the party in question.



Ok TUG, where do I find legitimate Timeshare rentals?

Glad you asked! We actually have a huge Timeshare Marketplace that has thousands of Timeshares for sale and for rent each and every day. You can contact the owner directly through each ad! Below are some other useful links for reading up on Renting your Timeshare!

How to Verify a Timeshare Rental: Original Article

Buying Selling and Renting Timeshares: Online Forum Discussions

We hope this will provide you some basic guidelines for the safe renting of a Timeshare from an existing owner, it truly is a fabulous way to go on vacation and save a fortune!



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