we purchased a timeshare and decided past the 7 day buyer's remorse period that we couldn't afford it. we have decided to walk away. other than affecting our credit score what else could be at risk? Unfortunately, quite a bit. Any party to any contract you signed (be it mortgage or managing association) can sue for Breach of Contract... repeatedly. So, let's say you don't pay all your obligated yourself for next year - they can sue you for breach next year. That means the judgment they will get will be what you owe, plus court costs, plus the attorney fee, plus penalties and interest. Moreover, as that judgement is not paid, it will grow, due to post judgment interest and if they seek to freeze bank accounts, lien your home, garnish wages, the amount you go goes up, because the costs of doing so (again, court costs, attorney fees, etc.) get tacked on. Then, when you then continue to not pay each year, they can, if they choose, file new suit for that new amount owed. And the cycle repeats and you can have multiple judgments against you. If at all possible, I'd seek to get rid of it - since the amount it will cost you is likely more than bad credit. I know it is not a simple thing to do, and you must be wary of any selling company that wants money upfront - you may also want to look at whether donating it is possible, so at least you get the write off and get off the hook for maintenance fees. But again, be careful. This Link was a google search result for donating timeshares. I'd be sure do my due diligence and make sure proper title transfer is made and I'd NOT pay them cash, if I am donating - whoever I determined to be legit.

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contacted the company and asked what could be done. were told not much, sell but too costly. Selling, if possible, should not be costly. I suspect you mean that having someone else sell it requires you pay the seller and not from proceeds, but a flat fee before hand, that you may not get back if they fail to sell it (and if you remain the legal owner, you continue to be stuck with maintenance fees).

I hope this helps explain a bit.

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