Owning a timeshare does not automatically mean every reservation can be marketed for rent. Before accepting money from a guest, confirm the rules that apply to the ownership and to the specific reservation.
Start with the controlling documents
Review the ownership agreement, club rules, HOA policies, reservation terms, and any current program notices. Rules can differ between deeded weeks, club points, promotional reservations, owner reservations, and exchange accommodations.
Confirm guest-use rights
- Whether non-owner guests are permitted
- Whether a guest certificate or name change is required
- Guest age, occupancy, and identification requirements
- Fees or deadlines for adding a guest
- Restrictions on repeated or commercial guest use
Treat exchange inventory separately
Many exchange companies restrict or prohibit renting accommodations obtained through an exchange. A reservation that allows a guest certificate may still prohibit commercial rental. Do not assume that guest use and rental use are the same.
Evaluate the individual reservation
Confirm that the reservation is valid, paid, transferable to the guest where required, and not committed elsewhere. Check cancellation rules, resort charges, parking, housekeeping, deposits, and anything that could surprise the guest.
Resort Owner Compass’s role
Resort Owner Compass reviews potential inventory for eligibility and may decline reservations that present unclear rules, weak economics, insufficient lead time, excessive fees, or unreasonable guest risk.
Request an ownership review