Original Message:
Say what ??? Say who?!?! (by Lori T.):
ken1193 wrote: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".
My bad. I must have had some sort of paranoia kick in and add it into the scenario of what "could" happen if I rented said exchanged week. My apologies.
ken1193 wrote: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...
Was meant as a joke. History is an interesting subject. Some rulers were known to kill the bearer of bad news, i.e. messangers.
Ken1193 wrote: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...
When it comes to hypothetical monies ... I can be as generous (moreso!) than the richest philanthropists. See my comment response to Mike's inquiry.
Have a joyful and prosperous day all!