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Timeshare Credit Repair and Why Younger Buyers and Active Duty Military are Especially at Risk
Categories: Experts September 27, 2024
Irene Parker, MBA Quote from an ARDA lobbyist, the American Resort Development Association ARDA responds that it’s untrue that timeshare loans come wi…
Read MoreSteins v Westgate Resorts * A Landmark Ruling for Military Timeshare buyers
Categories: Lawsuits September 6, 2024
By Irene Parker, MBA The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals issued their opinion in ADAM U. STEINES; MIRANDA L. STEINES v. WESTGATE RESORTS, et. al. Ca…
Read MoreRental Scams – Sales Agents Claims Prompts Suspensions
Categories: Advocacy June 4, 2024
Updated June 18, 2024, due to Briana resolving her dispute – By Irene Parker, TARDA volunteer Many timeshare members have reported being harmed because of timeshare sales agents falsely promising the ability to rent to offset costs. This Developer-engineered rental strategy is either unfeasible, or not allowed. Some have called it an inventory grab. Complaints […]
Read MoreYorks & Fissix vs Wyndham Class Action – the Military SCRA
Categories: Lawsuits April 5, 2024
April 5, 2024 There are two very different Plaintiff families in the class action lawsuit, Carol and Donald Yorks, Taya and Connor Fissix, vs. Wyndham…
Read MoreMilitary Security Clearances and Timeshares Don’t Mix
Categories: Military March 12, 2024
March 12, 2024 Westgate Resorts and other timeshare Developers have been sued, accused of violating the Military Lending Act (MLA). Congress passed th…
Read MoreAttorneys and Others Speak Out About Timeshare Defaults
Categories: Experts February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024 When a timeshare member or owner wishes to extricate themselves from an unwanted timeshare, or resolve a timeshare dispute, contacti…
Read MoreA Former Bluegreen Vacation Manager Speaks Out About Rental Scams
Categories: Experts January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024 A common complaint reported by timeshare members, industry-wide, is being told it is easy to rent out a timeshare to cover costs. Rent…
Read MoreBluegreen Vacations Suspend Hundreds of Accounts!
Categories: Timeshare Companies December 17, 2023
YouTube video produced by “ADD is multitasking” This wry gentleman took time out from making videos about engine repairs to share his Bluegreen Vacations timeshare presentation experience. He was promised luxury gifts that never materialized. (15,000 followers, 22,212 views) Are hundreds of Bluegreen suspensions simply an Inventory Grab? We have heard from several Bluegreen members […]
Read MoreTimeshare Headlines
Categories: Advocacy November 17, 2023
Timeshare and Resort Developer Accountability (TARDA) Supporters have not heard from us since we posted our last report last November. That’s not because we haven’t been busy. Today we feature timeshare highlights from 2023. We appreciate all who have contributed time or talent to further our cause. TARDA is an all-volunteer organization committed to change. […]
Read MoreHilton Grand Vacations Mired in a Culture Clash
Categories: Timeshare Companies November 15, 2022
By Jake Bercu, a Tahoe Beach and Ski Owner Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) announced its acquisition of Diamond Resorts (DR) in March of 2021, promising to combine Diamond’s strength with the brand and culture of Hilton Grand Vacations. The two companies had dramatically different business models. Hilton built resorts. Diamond acquired control of existing resorts, […]
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