Review your contract for cancellation, rescission, transfer, and termination clauses
Check whether you are still within any legal rescission period
Send any required cancellation notice in writing by certified mail with proof of delivery
Contact the resort or developer and request a formal exit or surrender option
Ask about deed-back, surrender, or voluntary relinquishment programs
Stop using any third-party “exit company” until you verify legitimacy
Consult a lawyer experienced in timeshare law
Contact your state attorney general or consumer protection agency
File complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission if appropriate
Explore selling the timeshare through a reputable resale channel
Consider gifting or transferring it only after confirming all fees and legal obligations
Keep paying required maintenance fees until the exit is legally complete
Document every call, email, letter, and payment
Avoid scams that promise guaranteed fast exits for large upfront fees
If the timeshare is inherited, ask about probate and disclaimer options
If payments are unaffordable, ask the lender about hardship options or settlement
Negotiate directly for a deed-in-lieu or settlement in writing
If necessary, sue for fraud, misrepresentation, or contract violations with legal counsel