Need to get out of my dvc rental contract

[robinbutterfly]

Can anyone tell me how I can get out of my DVC rental contract? I used one of the popular companies that I know we're not allowed to say on this message board. Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[robinbutterfly]

How can I get out of my dvc rental contract ? I purchased it though a company.

 

[vicki_c]

Don't post here. Contact who you rented it from.

 

[robinbutterfly]

They said no refunds. Just wondering if anyone had luck doing something different... Subletting, travel insurance etc.

 

[Saimaeve]

I dont think travel insurance would cover it at all. I think they're pretty firm about the no refunds thing.

 

[DebbieB]

All you can do is talk to them. That's the risk of renting points, in most cases it's a final transaction. Why do you want to cancel? You can't sublet without their permission, they would have to make the change in the reservation.

 

[Chuck S]

If you are the person renting the reservation from the company, as far as I know all rental companies, whether or not in our DISBoard filter, are strict on their policies. Being able to refund/rebook is what you trade away to get the highly discounted prices (over Disney cash prices) for a DVC room by renting a reservation from a DVC Member or their rental agent. Travel insurance, if it is a covered reason for cancellation, may be able to help you, if you took out a travel policy.

If you are a DVC Member using one of the services, you are also bound. You contracted to provide a vacation for someone else. Now, if you have not already booked the vacation for another party, I would contact the agency and tell them your points are no longer available and hope for the best.

Trust and integrity by all parties is what makes the system viable.

 

[Missyrose]

How can I get out of my dvc rental contract ? I purchased it though a company.

What does the contract you signed say? No refunds? There's your answer. You could get really lucky and the broker and DVC owner could be willing to go really far out of their way to see if they could rent your reservation to someone else. But I doubt it. Part of what you signed up for when renting points to get a discounted room was the no-changes/no-refunds policy.

 

[Sandisw]

Unfortunately, this is one of those situations that is pretty cut and dry based on what you agreed to and I would imagine they hold those that are renting to the terms. If not, they could end up with all sorts of issues trying to accommodate. I think it's one of the reasons that most DVC owners who offer to rent have such strict guidelines. There are deadlines to points usage, and penalties depending on when things are cancelled.

I think the only option would be to find out if they'd be willing to allow a change in guests. But that may be in your contract already.

 

[Msmithmd]

Funny that you started two different threads, three minutes apart, asking the exact same thing. The reality is that you're not going to get different answers.

You'd be well advised to not even try to break the contract. If you fail to pay, the owner or rental broker can sue you for breach, and will be extremely likely to win both damages of your payment failure, plus court costs (which could actually exceed the money you owe on the rental.). And if you've already paid, that money is gone.

Don't do it. You almost certainly signed a contract that was non-refundable (the standard for all brokers insofar as I am aware.) There isn't wiggle room there. If you haven't yet paid a portion and just decide to not perform as per the contract, it could ultimately cost you a whole lot more, plus ruin your credit rating.

The issue is a good one to see raised for other prospective renters who might read this. Non-refundable payment up front means exactly what it sounds like it means. This is the central disadvantage/risk that one accepts when choosing to save a lot of money by renting DVC points, rather than booking on cash through Disney.

 

[DebbieB]

Funny that you started two different threads, three minutes apart, asking the exact same thing. The reality is that you're not going to get different answers.

You'd be well advised to not even try to break the contract. If you fail to pay, the owner or rental broker can sue you for breach, and will be extremely likely to win both damages of your payment failure, plus court costs (which could actually exceed the money you owe on the rental.). And if you've already paid, that money is gone.

Don't do it. You almost certainly signed a contract that was non-refundable (the standard for all brokers insofar as I am aware.) There isn't wiggle room there. If you haven't yet paid a portion and just decide to not perform as per the contract, it could ultimately cost you a whole lot more, plus ruin your credit rating.

The issue is a good one to see raised for other prospective renters who might read this. Non-refundable payment up front means exactly what it sounds like it means. This is the central disadvantage/risk that one accepts when choosing to save a lot of money by renting DVC points, rather than booking on cash through Disney.

Actually there are 3 threads, one on the regular resorts board and 2 on this one (the moderator must have just merged the 2 here).

Most likely she has paid in full already. When you work through a broker, they require full payment at the time the reservation is made.

 

[a742246]

This is a problem when you rent from one of the brokered disney rental places.
Many of the DVC members who rent their points on this site would probably be willing to help, or at least "try" to find a solution.
Anyway wish everything works out for you.

 

[robinbutterfly]

Actually there are 3 threads, one on the regular resorts board and 2 on this one (the moderator must have just merged the 2 here). Most likely she has paid in full already. When you work through a broker, they require full payment at the time the reservation is made.

I thought of starting 4... But 3 seems to be enough! Thank you all for your wonderful advice and help! That's exactly what I needed to find out!

 

[DizBub]

A cautionary tale. This is the main reason we own our own points, control of the reservation and the ability to adjust accordingly. I imagine the no-refund policy also serves to protect the owners you have rented from of a loss of their points.

So sorry your plans have changed and hope you can come to a satisfactory resolution.

 

[Hopefully]

Can anyone tell me how I can get out of my DVC rental contract? I used one of the popular companies that I know we're not allowed to say on this message board. Any help and advice is greatly appreciated.

After having read your thread on the main resorts board, I think "need" is not the correct word. You "want" to get out of your contract because 1) Disney has released a better deal/price, 2) you bought a dog that you now need to find care for and 3) you have decided that a studio is too small for your tweens.
None of these reasons constitute a need, IMO.
You signed a legally binding contract.
I think legally and morally you are committed here.
Sorry

 

[Judique]

The only answer that is important is the answer from your rental company.

What are they saying?

 

[MoreTravels]

The only answer that is important is the answer from your rental company. What are they saying?

You know what they will say. It's non refundable. If they make an exception to the OP, chances are, he or she is not allowed to divulge the special treatment as a condition anyway.

Otherwise, everyone who reads this forum will demand the same refund exception whenever he wants. Then what is the point of rental policy if it is not enforced?

 

[Dean]

I thought of starting 4... But 3 seems to be enough! Thank you all for your wonderful advice and help! That's exactly what I needed to find out!

The number of thread's won't change the answer, just get you in trouble on the boards. The companies are very hard line generally refusing even a little flexibility when there's a legitimate need, individuals tend to be no refund as well but be more flexible. You gave your word and agreed to a specific option, they shouldn't refund in this situation.

 

[robinbutterfly]

You know what they will say. It's non refundable. If they make an exception to the OP, chances are, he or she is not allowed to divulge the special treatment as a condition anyway. Otherwise, everyone who reads this forum will demand the same refund exception whenever he wants. Then what is the point of rental policy if it is not enforced?

Totally agree!