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Re: How can I rent a timeshare? (by Joe L.):

richiel wrote:

I rented a timeshare and did call the place to be sure person was owner of that unit and week. Because they changed weeks for me I wasn't sure whgich unit I would get but it worked out fine I just returned from Aruba 2 weeks ago. Good luck.It is a lot less expensive than renting same place from hotel

Richiel, Now matter what others on this site tell you, it is OK to rent a RCI or II Deposited week from a person that has deposited their week into the RCI or II program. Most, including my, resort will not allow you to deposit the week into RCI or II unless your Maintenance fees are paid for the year you are depositing in the first place, so there is no danger of the resort cancelling a reservation for that reason. And as Jennie states RCI and TS owners that are renting their units, or their RCI or II week are responsible, and will make sure you have access to the week. That being said, you SHOULD call ahead after the Owner has placed the reservation in your name and verify it is in your name AND obtain a Guest Reservation in your name (assuming there is time as it takes several days for RCI to send it out, and the mail system, etc...) Therefore the quickest method is just to call the front desk of the Resort to verify your unit is correct, and in your name if you are travelling within a week of booking the reservation. Even as others that warn against renting an RCI or II unit have said, it is OK to rent out your RCI or II week for the cost of your transfer fee, guest fee, and some have even said the maintenance fee. I believe all 3 as these are your actual provable costs, and if RCI or II would try to stop you I think they know they would have a legal battle on their hands! That is why RCI and II don't enforce these supposed rules. Besides, if owners like those with 15 weeks, and many others with extra weeks didn't use RCI or II to rent out their weeks through RCI or II, then RCI and II wouldn't get the $223 for the Guest and Transfer Fee for each week. That wouldn't be a very smart financial move on their part. AND there would be a lot of weeks that sat unused if it weren't for the good ole American Supply and Demand system working it's wonders through our Free Democratic society.