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Re: escrow vs contract (by KC):

chrisf226 has provided some valuable perspective and astute observations above, particularly in regard to the need for a mutually understood and mutually agreed rental contract which spells out everything in clear and specific detail. Thank you chris, for sharing those insights.

I will note and add that many legitimate and honest owners will have nothing to do with "escrow services" in their rentals. Timeshare owners have to pay their very costly maintenance fees long in advance of the actual usage period. Understandably, many owners are very reluctant (many simply refuse) to have to wait until after a rental has already been completed before receiving payment for the rental. Doing so exposes them to the risk of bogus claims, baseless charge disputes and phony stories by dishonest people attempting to get themselves a "free" vacation at the direct, personal expense of a honest timeshare owner.