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Proper Way to Pay for a Rental and not get Scammed (by R P.):
lillianw2 wrote:I've never rented a timeshare before. What's the best way to do this to protect both myself and the owner? I don't feel comfortable just sending a significant payment to someone I don't know. Can I call the property and ask if the person owns the timeshare? Can I pay half now and half when I arrive? Any suggestions?
Use an escrow service if you are one bit hesitant to send money to a timeshare owner for a rental.
You can also 'search forums' for a sample rental contract that should answer many of your questions.