Review your timeshare contract, deed, and any rescission or cancellation rights
Check whether you are still within the legal rescission period
Contact the timeshare company in writing and request a cancellation or surrender option
Stop using any resale or exit company that asks for large upfront fees
Consult a real estate attorney or consumer protection attorney familiar with timeshares
Ask the resort or developer about deed-back, surrender, or take-back programs
List the timeshare for sale through a reputable resale platform or licensed broker
Consider giving it away if the market value is too low to sell
Negotiate a settlement or release if you are behind on payments
Keep records of all letters, emails, payments, and phone calls
Continue paying maintenance fees until the ownership is legally transferred or terminated
Check whether the timeshare is a deeded interest, right-to-use, or points-based contract
Report suspected fraud to your state attorney general or consumer protection agency
Avoid signing anything without confirming the transfer or cancellation is legally valid