[WSBARP] Timeshare woes

[Jim Doran]

Darn.  I was hoping it was someplace exotic enough to get me to do something
stupid myself.  :)

 

James R. Doran

Attorney at Law

100 E. Pine Street - Suite 205

Bellingham, WA 98225

(360)393-9506

 <mailto:jim at doranlegal.com> jim at doranlegal.com

www.doranlegal.com

 

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[mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 3:52 PM
To: WSBA Real Property Listserv
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Timeshare woes

 

I wish, Jim. Its market value appears to be minimal to nil. It's an
early-winter week on Lake Chelan, too early to be reliable for snow but late
enough to be cold and the lake is not much attraction. Multiple similar
shares are listed for sale for a pittance, no takers.

 

Sincerely,

 

Eric

 

Eric C. Nelsen

SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC

1320 University St

Seattle WA  98101-2837

phone 206-625-0092

fax 206-625-9040

 

 

 

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[mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Jim Doran
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 3:28 PM
To: 'WSBA Real Property Listserv'
Subject: Re: [WSBARP] Timeshare woes

 

Where is this damned time share condo?  She should sell it.

 

James R. Doran

Attorney at Law

100 E. Pine Street - Suite 205

Bellingham, WA 98225

(360)393-9506

 <mailto:jim at doranlegal.com> jim at doranlegal.com

www.doranlegal.com <http://www.doranlegal.com> 

 

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[mailto:wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Eric Nelsen
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Subject: [WSBARP] Timeshare woes

 

I have a long-time client who is in her 70s, her husband died about 3 years
ago. She is on very limited income and has only a little savings.
Unfortunately she also has a timeshare that is basically worthless but comes
with the usual annual dues obligation. She's being sued in small claims for
about $1300 now, because she hasn't paid the dues since her husband died.
(They never used the timeshare and were never able to rent it to anybody
either.)

 

How in h*ll does one get rid of a timeshare? I'm representing her pro bono
to try to help deal with this, and asked for a waiver or compromise by the
HOA Board, and they just said No and are proceeding with the small claims.
It's not the current amount that's really the concern--though she really
hasn't $1300 to spare--so much as the ongoing obligation.

 

I know it's been talked about recently on the listserve, but I'm venting,
and also hoping I missed something in the previous conversation about a
solution.

 

This is really ridiculous. There oughta be a law!

 

Sincerely,

 

Eric

 

Eric C. Nelsen

SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC

1320 University St

Seattle WA  98101-2837

phone 206-625-0092

fax 206-625-9040

 

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