Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

I have a timeshare in Texas. I have tried to sell this timeshare but have found no market for it. The yearly maintenance fees keep skyrocketing from $300 the first year when I bought it (1996) to now at close to $800 a year. Isn't there a way to get out from under these timeshares legally?


Asked on 2/16/10, 1:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Bryan Whipple Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law

Texas law will probably govern, especially if your timeshare is treated as an interest in real estate under Texas law. Some timeshares are contracts rather than interests in real estate, and in that case, governing law could be different - check your documents - but in any event this is probably not a question that California lawyers can answer. Please re-submit as a Texas question or at least specify what law applies (if other than Texas) and submit for answer by attorneys in that state.

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Answered on 2/21/10, 2:17 pm
Daniel Bakondi The Law Office of Daniel Bakondi

If they knew you were in california when they signed you up it may be something a california attorney like myself can help with, even if there is a dispute about the applicable law.

They may have to keep these fees reasonable per implied terms of the contract, even if there is no express provision.

Perhaps a letter to them might help - especially if others have a similar complaint.

Best,

Daniel Bakondi, Esq.

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Answered on 2/21/10, 4:53 pm


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