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Original Message:

written contract when renting a week?? (by KC):

scottt117 wrote:
This is my first time renting out one of my timeshares.

The person renting would like me to write up a contract.

Is this a common thing? Do I need to do this? What's the downside to writing out a contract?

thank you for any insight or information you can provide, -scott

No smart renter should EVER consider renting a timeshare without executing a rental agreement. Templates of sample rental agreements can be easily found on virtually any timeshare site, including this one. A rental agreement provides clear and specific identification of owner(s), unit location and description, dates and times of occupancy, damage responsibility, cancellation policy and payment terms. In truth, a renter would be unwise (...outright foolish, actually) to just send money to an unknown person based soley upon email exchanges without a formal, signed, contractual rental agreement which assures the renter, in writing and under signature, that he/she is dealing ONLY with the actual owner of the week being rented.