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[Q=ken1193] From the somewhat limited facts and info which you've provided, one possible completely legitimate scenario *MAY* actually have occurred here. I'm NOT saying that this *IS* what has happened, I'm merely pointing out that there is at least a *POSSIBLE* explanation which is NOT in violation of any RCI rules or terms of use: The person from whom you are renting *MAY* have owned a "float" (flexible reservation date) week, which she *MAY* then have reserved --- and then rented to you. That is entirely permissible **IF** it's a week which she OWNS. *IF*she OWNS that week, then it's NOT an "exchange" at all --- she has the right as owner of a week to rent out a week which she OWNS and doing so does not violate any RCI rules or terms of use. The fact that you have a guest certificate from RCI suggests that this is at least a *POSSIBILITY*. In short, there *MAY* well be an entirely legitimate explanation and situation here. If not, as you've already learned from your reading, this person would literally be risking termination of her RCI membership if caught renting out an exchange --- and the exchange itself could be voided. You should endeavor to get the "ownership" question resolved with the person from whom you have initiated the rental, for your own peace of mind. You don't know at this point, based upon what you've presented, whether or not there is anything at all wrong here. Without you (or anyone here) knowing whether or not she actually owns the week involved, all discussion is mere speculation.[/Q] [b]Float week reservations are made through the resort or managing company, not RCI. RCI has absolutely no involement in floating weeks unless a person has deposited a floating week into the RCI exchange system.[/b]