I don’t like timeshares. If you are reading this page, I’m guessing you share a similar opinion. At least, these days you do. You might have started out liking the idea of the timeshare lifestyle, only to gradually realize that it is not all it’s made out to be.
Once you decide that you want to get out of your timeshare once and for all, the next matter is figuring out how to leave. This is often more difficult than you might expect. Vyzas & Associates is a firm in the New Jersey and New York area that offers help to people dealing with timeshare challenges. Let’s use this page to take a quick look at the services they offer to see if they might be a good fit for your needs.
Gathering Basic Information from Their Website
Vyzas & Associates is a law firm that offers a variety of services to clients. Their wide-ranging list of practice areas includes Elder Law, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, and Bankruptcy. They also carve out a page on their site specifically for Timeshare Law, an indication that they have experience in this space and are equipped to take on your case.
Given that this is a law firm, you would expect their exit strategies to be focused largely on the letter of the law – and that seems to be the case. They encourage anyone with any type of legal issue surrounding a timeshare to call their office to schedule an initial consultation. There is never any guarantee that a law firm will agree to take your case, so calling for a consultation would just be a starting point, and you could go from there to see if the relationship works out.
One of my favorite things about pointing timeshare owners toward law firms that offer exit services is the transparency of working with a lawyer. Many timeshare exit companies fail to publicly identify who is behind the business or what credentials they may have. Not so with law firms. You’ll be able to explore the Vyzas & Associates site to see the names and qualifications of all of the lawyers on the team. This can give you peace of mind knowing that you have real people working on your case who have done this before.
Let Past Clients Be Your Guide
There are many places around the web to take a look at reviews that have been left for lawyers. These resources are a good place to start when trying to evaluate whether a given firm would be a good fit for your needs.
Overall, the reviews that have been left on these platforms for Vyzas & Associates have been very positive. While virtually no firm – or business, for that matter – is going to have perfect feedback, you can see that this firm has done quality work for clients over the years.
In this case, since the firm practices in many different areas of the law, it’s a good idea to look for reviews that specifically mention timeshare exits. Fortunately, there are some of those to see, and those clients appear to be satisfied with the service they received. Here is one example
This doesn’t guarantee that you will have the same experience, of course, or even that Vyzas & Associates will agree to take on your case. However, you can look at the evidence that comes in the form of past client reviews to feel good about the people you would be working with and their track record in this area.
I don’t see any red flags that would stop you from at least contacting this firm to learn more. If you are located in their practice area – New Jersey and parts of New York State – they appear to be a compelling option for help with a timeshare matter. Of course, it’s best to keep an open mind until you discuss things with them directly and learn more about how they handle these situations.
The Simple Truth About Leaving Timeshares
The confusion around timeshares is amazing. Sometimes, I’ll just read things online that “experts” claim to be true about timeshares and marvel at how wrong they can be.
In reality, timeshare ownership is rather simple, even if it can be frustrating. As a timeshare owner, you are legally obligated to the contract you signed when making this purchase. You are the owner of the timeshare until you find a way to formally leave. So, if someone is telling you to just drop the timeshare, stop making payments, and walk away without taking any legal steps, please ignore their advice.
Perhaps the easiest way to leave a timeshare is to give it back to the developer. Yes, this does happen. No, it’s not always available as an option for owners who are hoping to get out. Once you have decided that you want to be done with your timeshare, connect with the operator of the timeshare and explain your situation. If you have a bit of luck on your side, they might be running some type of “deed back” program that will allow you to sign your timeshare back to them and move on.
If that doesn’t work out, you can also explore selling the timeshare on your own. This involves listing the timeshare for sale somewhere and waiting to see if anyone comes along to make an offer. There are tons of timeshares available for sale, and few people wanting to buy them, so the odds are stacked against you. But bad odds are not the same as no odds, so you might as well give it a shot and see what happens.
Another Trap to Avoid
Many timeshare owners feel like they have fallen into a trap. They purchased the timeshare under pressure in a sales presentation and came to regret that purchase later. Don’t beat yourself up over what feels like a mistake – you aren’t the first nor will you be the last to make the same decision.
What’s important now is to think clearly about the next decision. Specifically, you’ll want to proceed with caution when getting any help to get out of your timeshare. It would be a mistake to hand over a bunch of money to a timeshare exit company in the hopes that they’ll get you out successfully. That’s just too big of a risk to take for no reason. Instead, only work with a partner who is willing to do the work before getting your money. This is the safest option and will avoid an outcome where you feel like you’ve gone wrong again.
Often, escrow services will be used to protect both parties in this kind of arrangement. You will be asked to put funds into an escrow account before work begins on your timeshare case. This gives your partner assurance that you are going to pay, but they don’t immediately gain access to the money. After they do the work necessary to get you out on the timeshare, you will happily approve the release of the escrow money, and everyone can be on their way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trying to learn as much as you can about how to get out of a timeshare? I understand your motivation and I want to help. Go over the questions and answers below to continue your education.
Q: Am I allowed to just leave my timeshare?
A: It’s typically not that simple. Yes, there are ways for you to legally leave, but you can’t just walk away and expect no repercussions to occur. You’ll need to find a way out, such as selling the timeshare or having the developer agree to take it back. Continue to keep up with your legal obligations until you are officially no longer the owner.
Q: Are timeshares valuable on the open market?
A: Not at all. It’s usually difficult to sell a timeshare, even for a single dollar. That doesn’t mean that no sales occur, and you can try to sell yours on the market, but it’s an uphill battle for most owners.
Q: How long does the average timeshare exit take?
A: There really isn’t any useful average number that you can look to for guidance. This process varies wildly from one case to the next. The best thing you can do is simply to get started right away so the clock will start to tick toward your eventual exit, however long that may prove to take.
Let’s Chat About Your Future
If you are dealing with a timeshare problem in New Jersey or parts of New York, Vyzas & Associates may be able to help you resolve the matter. First, consider giving us a call at 833-416-8796 to go over your situation and gain a better understanding of what options are on the table. We’d love to hear from you today!