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Say what ??? (by KC):
lorit80 has somehow inaccurately interpreted: >> ...the threat you mentioned earlier, that I could possibly lose the actual deed to my Timeshare by engaging in such practices...<< =============================================
For the record, I never stated (or in any way even remotely implied) any such thing. No one can just "take away" your deeded ownership (except in foreclosure proceedings, which is not under discussion here at all). I stated that the exchange company could cancel your MEMBERSHIP and that the exchange company could also cancel the "rented" exchange reservation --- no more, no less. I don't know how you could possibly have ever interpreted that as in any way stating or implying a "threat...of losing an actual deed".
In any event, I certainly wasn't trying to "beat you over the head" (your words). I was merely trying to ensure that you clearly understand the actual facts of the matter, since the actual facts differ so markedly from the very strange (and very wrong) "grey area" fable which you reported as having been spun to you by some unidentified "timeshare company" storyteller. You are certainly free to do as you wish. I'm not the timeshare police; I didn't apply for (nor do I ever want) that particular job.
I don't at all understand the "shank of meat and tankard of ale" reference or offer, but since I do indeed always appreciate and enjoy a good ale, I take no offense...
Mike1536 brought up a very good point --- a would-be renter turned away from a resort because of a cancelled reservation associated with the improper rental of an exchange could conceivably be "out" a whole lot of money besides just the "rental" cost (e.g., airfare, baggage fees, car rental, fuel costs, lost vacation time, having to pay for alternative lodging --- the latter perhaps not even being available AT ALL in peak seasons). Such an expensive and unwelcome surprise development could find an intrepid "would-be landlord attempting to improperly rent out an exchange" on the receiving end of a lawsuit for compensatory (and punitive) damages by a justifiably angry, completely innocent would-be renter. The plaintiff would win, hands down, 100% of the time in such a clear cut matter. Being left without an exchange company membership and then also potentially being named "defendant" in (and ultimately losing in) a lawsuit is not a risk I would be willing to take, personally. Your mileage may vary...