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Getting rid of a time share. (by Steve M.):

Calling the Time Share company is an excellent idea, but may not work out. It will depend on how badly the time share company wants the property. If they have to come after you, they will have legal expenses, and they may rather just let you pay the $500 or so that it cost to transfer the title back to then with a quit claim deed.

Another option is the time share relief type companies - but you need the kind that is actually buying the unit from you. There should be a sales contract where you pay them a fee at closing to take possession of the week - along with responsibility for all fees and expenses. This should be closed by an independent time share closing company - not by the guy offering to buy the property. Contract should clearly state that they are assuming all costs and expenses existing and future. Expect to pay added costs if you are behind more than this years fees.

The last possibility is one you may have tried - but if you only owe this years fees, and not past years fees - you may be able to sell the time share for a small cost on eBay. Set the price at $1 and offer to pay the closing costs. You can contract the closing company to use - so you know that they are working for you. Then stipulate in the sale that they assume all costs of fees and taxes - along with any unused usage for this year. You should be able to get out from under the unit for about $500 to $700 dollars in fees to eBay and the time share company. And you will have proof that you no longer own the unit.