About Sean Austin Expertise Can answer questions concerning timeshare sales, resale, rental, and cancellation due to misrepresentation.
Cannot answer questions about timeshares outside the U.S.
Experience Worked in the timeshare industry as a sales rep and had great success. Co-founder of Timeshare Advocacy International.
Time-Shares - Another sting by Consolidated Resorts
Expert: Sean Austin - 7/2/2009
Question I'm sure I'm not the only one effected by this, but many have not found out yet. Consolidated hired a marketing group to sale (High pitched sale) their timeshares. I was promised owner visits for a nominal fee of $79.00. When I called to ask a question today the marketing co. informed me that they have filled for bankruptcy. How convenient. But this was part of the package that they offered to make the sale. I've ended up having to pay another $300.00 just to make my vacation plans workout. This particular property is located in the Orlando area. Are there any Fla. laws which would protected me and many others in this situation? Or what should I do?
Singed, I wouldn't do this again for the world!
The hard part is whether they knew or were in the middle of this before your bought. As far as I know, a company is required to let the consumer know if they have filed for bankruptcy. Fairfield Resorts had to do this for quite a few years after they filed. I would recommend you seek out a Florida Real Estate attorney, or just contact the Florida real estate commission and report this.
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