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Assessment Fees (by Cynthia P.):
Has anyone been billed for Assessment Fees through Festiva Resorts. I purchased a timeshare in St. Maarteen, realizing that it was possible for maintenance fees to increase--and they have. Then recently I receive a payment booklet with assessment fees since The Atrium has been purchased from Festiva and needs some updates to make it a better resort. What I would like to know is this usual with timeshares? What if I refuse to pay, etc. I know that the laws in the Netherlands are different than the U.S. Assessment fees were not in my contract/lease. I realize since the laws are not the same this practice is legal. If you have any advice or have experienced this situation with a timeshare, please let me know. Cynthiap30