Do you own a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare that you no longer want? Rising maintenance fees, financing payments, changing financial circumstances, or concerns about how you were sold the timeshare can leave you looking for a way out.
If you are trying to cancel a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare, your options depend on your contract, when and where you purchased it, your current financial obligations, and what happened during the sales process.
Finn Law Group helps timeshare owners evaluate their legal options and determine whether they may have grounds to pursue cancellation of an unwanted Marriott Vacation Club timeshare.
How Do I Cancel My Marriott Vacation Club Timeshare?
There is no single cancellation process that applies to every Marriott Vacation Club owner. Depending on your circumstances, you may have several options to consider.
Cancel During the Marriott Timeshare Rescission Period
If you recently purchased a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare, you may still be within the rescission period established by the law governing your purchase.
Rescission periods are generally short, and the requirements for exercising this right can be very specific. Your purchase documents should explain the applicable cancellation period and how you must provide written notice.
If you are still within your rescission period, act quickly. Do not assume that calling Marriott Vacation Club or speaking with a sales representative is enough to cancel your contract.
If the rescission period has already expired, you may need to consider other options based on your contract and the circumstances surrounding your purchase.
Ask Marriott About a Deed-Back or Surrender
Some Marriott Vacation Club owners may be able to pursue a voluntary surrender or deed-back of their ownership.
A deed-back is different from rescission. Rescission may provide a statutory right to cancel within a limited period after purchase. A deed-back is a voluntary process in which the developer or related entity agrees to accept the ownership back.
Eligibility and requirements can vary. Owners may need to satisfy outstanding financial or other obligations before a surrender can be completed.
If you contact Marriott about surrendering your timeshare, make sure you understand the terms of any proposed agreement before signing anything.
Have a Marriott Timeshare Attorney Review Your Contract
If your rescission period has expired and a voluntary surrender is not available, an attorney can review your Marriott Vacation Club contract and the circumstances surrounding the purchase.
Depending on the facts, the review may consider:
- Representations made during the sales presentation
- Promises that were not reflected in the final contract
- Required disclosures
- Applicable state timeshare laws
- Financing and purchase documents
- Other potential issues involving the sale
Not every Marriott timeshare owner will have a legal claim. An attorney must review the specific facts and documents to determine whether legal options may be available.
Can You Cancel a Marriott Timeshare After the Rescission Period?
The expiration of the rescission period generally means you can no longer cancel simply because you changed your mind.
However, that does not necessarily mean there are no other options.
For example, some owners believe they were given information during the sales presentation that was inaccurate or misleading. Others may have questions about disclosures, financing, promised benefits, or other representations made before they signed their contract.
Whether those circumstances provide a legal basis for challenging a Marriott Vacation Club contract depends on the facts, the contract, and the law that applies to the transaction.
If you are outside the rescission period and want to understand whether you have another path toward Marriott timeshare cancellation, a legal review can help you understand your options.
Marriott Vacation Club Timeshare Locations
Marriott Vacation Club has timeshare resorts in many of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. If you are searching for Marriott timeshare cancellation based on the resort or location where you purchased, your specific property and purchase documents may be important when evaluating your options.
Some of the Marriott Vacation Club properties owners may be associated with include:
- Florida: Marriott’s Grande Vista, Lakeshore Reserve, Ocean Pointe, Oceana Palms, and Crystal Shores
- California: Marriott’s Newport Coast Villas, Desert Springs Villas, and Shadow Ridge
- Hawaii: Marriott’s Ko Olina Beach Club, Maui Ocean Club, and Kaua’i Beach Club
- South Carolina: Marriott’s Grande Ocean, OceanWatch at Grande Dunes, SurfWatch, and Barony Beach Club
- Other U.S. destinations: Marriott Vacation Club also has properties in locations such as Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, Virginia, and other popular vacation destinations.
This includes Marriott timeshare owners searching for cancellation options in areas such as Orlando, Palm Beach Shores, Riviera Beach, Marco Island, Newport Coast, Palm Desert, Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Hilton Head Island, and Myrtle Beach.
If you are considering Marriott Vacation Club timeshare cancellation, Finn Law Group can review your situation and help you understand what legal options may be available.
What If You Try to Sell or Rent Your Marriott Timeshare?
Selling or renting your Marriott timeshare may seem like an easy way to get out of ownership. However, neither option automatically cancels your contract.
Marriott Timeshare Resale
The timeshare resale market can be difficult to navigate.
Do not assume that the amount you paid Marriott represents the current resale value of your ownership. Listing prices also do not necessarily tell you what buyers are actually paying.
Before paying an upfront fee to a resale company, research the actual resale market for your specific timeshare.
You can also learn more about timeshare resale value before deciding whether selling makes sense for you.
Renting a Marriott Timeshare
Some owners attempt to offset their maintenance fees by renting their vacation intervals.
However, renting does not eliminate your underlying ownership obligations. You remain responsible for applicable fees, assessments, financing, and other obligations associated with your timeshare.
Marriott Vacation Club also has rules and restrictions that may apply to rentals and third-party rental arrangements. Review the terms governing your particular ownership before entering into a rental arrangement.
Be Careful With Timeshare Exit Companies
Owners searching for Marriott timeshare cancellation are often contacted by companies promising a quick and guaranteed exit.
Be cautious about companies that:
- Demand a large upfront payment
- Guarantee that your Marriott timeshare will be canceled
- Tell you to stop making payments without explaining the potential consequences
- Claim to have a special relationship with Marriott
- Pressure you to sign immediately
- Present themselves as a law firm when they are not
Stopping payments does not automatically cancel your timeshare contract. It may result in collection activity, credit consequences, or other financial and legal problems.
Learn more about common timeshare scams before paying an exit company.
Why Work With a Marriott Timeshare Attorney?
A timeshare exit company and a law firm provide different services.
A licensed attorney can provide legal advice and, when appropriate, represent you in a legal dispute. An attorney can also evaluate the contract, sales process, and applicable law to determine whether there may be a legal basis for challenging your ownership.
No legitimate attorney can guarantee that your Marriott Vacation Club contract will be canceled. The outcome depends on the facts of your individual case and the applicable law.
If you believe something went wrong during your Marriott timeshare purchase, having your documents reviewed by an attorney can help you understand what options may be available.
How Finn Law Group Helps Marriott Vacation Club Owners
Finn Law Group is a consumer protection law firm that focuses on timeshare-related legal matters.
If you are struggling with an unwanted Marriott Vacation Club timeshare, our attorneys can review the circumstances surrounding your purchase and help you understand your potential legal options.
That review may include:
- Your Marriott Vacation Club contract
- Purchase and financing documents
- The circumstances surrounding the sales presentation
- Representations made by sales personnel
- Disclosures provided at the time of purchase
- Your current ownership obligations
- Applicable state law
- Potential legal claims or other available options
Finn Law Group can also help you understand the potential risks of pursuing a resale or working with a third-party timeshare exit company.
If you are ready to discuss your Marriott Vacation Club timeshare, contact Finn Law Group to learn more about your options.
You can also learn more about Finn Law Group’s timeshare cancellation law practice.
Marriott Timeshare Cancellation FAQs
Can I cancel my Marriott Vacation Club timeshare?
Your options depend on when and where you purchased your timeshare, the terms of your contract, and the circumstances surrounding the sale. If you recently purchased your timeshare, you may still have a rescission right. If that period has expired, other options may need to be evaluated.
How long do I have to rescind a Marriott timeshare?
The applicable rescission period depends on the law governing your purchase and the terms of your transaction. These periods can be short, so review your purchase documents immediately if you recently bought a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare.
Can Marriott take my timeshare back?
Marriott or a related entity may offer voluntary surrender or deed-back options for certain owners. Eligibility and requirements vary. A deed-back is different from exercising a statutory rescission right.
Can I cancel my Marriott timeshare after the rescission period?
Possibly. Once the rescission period expires, you generally cannot cancel simply because you changed your mind. However, an attorney can review your contract and the circumstances surrounding your purchase to determine whether other legal options may exist.
Can I sell my Marriott Vacation Club timeshare?
You can attempt to sell your timeshare, but the resale market can be difficult. The amount you originally paid does not necessarily represent the current resale value. Research the actual resale market before paying an upfront fee to a resale company.
What if I was misled during my Marriott timeshare presentation?
If you believe you were given false or misleading information during the sales process, preserve your contract, disclosures, financing documents, emails, and other records. An attorney can review the circumstances to determine whether you may have a legal claim.
Is a Marriott timeshare exit company the same as a timeshare attorney?
No. A timeshare exit company is a business that provides timeshare-related services. A licensed attorney can provide legal advice and represent you in legal matters. If your situation involves a potential legal claim, it is important to understand who is actually representing you.
Talk to Finn Law Group About Your Marriott Timeshare
If you own a Marriott Vacation Club timeshare you no longer want, the right next step depends on your individual circumstances.
Contact Finn Law Group to discuss your Marriott timeshare and learn whether you may have legal options for addressing your ownership.
