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Re: How can I rent a timeshare? (by R P.):

cynthia281 wrote:

There is a listing for PAHIO @ Bali Hai here on Redweek that is listed for rent and has a notation that the RCI Guest Certificate is included in the rent. That is a blantant rental, but it seems Redweek doesn't want to be a watchdog for RCI. I think when you post a listing for rent, you should have to check a box that states, "I am the owner of this week, which the renter may verify with the resort."

DaveM from Tug explained Redweek's stance on rentals of Redweek exchanges very well below:

Further, how is Redweek responsible here? They act only as a communication service between owner and renter. They clearly state that they take no responsibility for problems between owner and renter (bold emphasis added):

Quote: "We allow our members to communicate directly with each other and complete the transaction on their own. RedWeek.com does not represent, or act, for either the buyer or the seller, nor do we act as an intermediary between the prospective parties to a transaction. As a result, we have no control over the quality, safety, or legality of the properties posted, the truth or accuracy of the postings, the ability of sellers to sell the interval or unit, or the ability of buyers to complete the purchase.

RedWeek.com is not legally responsible for any problems that arise between the two parties. We encourage you to take precautions to ensure your transactions are safe, and we provide resources in our Help section to offer this assistance. We are not real estate brokers, so if you are selling or purchasing a timeshare interest, we advise you to use a licensed real estate broker. If you rent a unit, it would be wise to verify the owner has the right to assign you the right to use the unit."

That language is similar to what you'll find on other rental sites, unless the site acts as a broker (e.g., taking a rental commission).