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[Q=jayjay] And davem goes on to say in bold black: Originally Posted by rickandcindy23 Another problem with Redweek is they do not care about obvious rentals of exchanges. [b]Isn't that a similar "problem" with many listing sites? As an example, we often see guest certificates mentioned here on TUG's Last Minute Rentals forum. Although helpful TUGgers sometimes add a post to such ads suggesting that the exchange company doesn't allow such rentals, TUG doesn't police or prohibit such ads.[/b][/Q] ========== The original question here had to do with rentals on RedWeek, not RedWeek exchanges. While it is true that a rental site may legally absolve itself of responsability for potential problems, we should recognize that many potential renters know very little about timeshares, RCI, II, etc. The owners may not realize they cannot legally rent an RCI/II exchange; the renters don't have a clue. It is a major black eye to the site and timeshares in general if someone innocently rents a timeshare only to be kicked out when the resort realizes they are not really "guests". The owner, if he knew no better and gets kicked out of his exchange company, won't be much happier. I think it would be a useful addition to the RedWeek rental board to do as Cynthia suggested above. Have the owner indicate that he recognizes that RCI and II exchanges may NOT be offered for rental and affirms that he DOES have the right to offer what is being advertised. It would be an act of kindness to prevent problems. MD