If there is a maximum, I'm not aware of it but since the maximum number of points that a member can own at one resort is 2,000 that would be the upper limit. You are only permitted one transfer (either in or out) per membership. That's not one transfer per contract. It's one per membership per UY. IOW, you would not be able to get transfers from multiple owners because you yourself can only accept one transfer in during your UY.
This is exactly why I would never rent points from an owner directly.
One never knows what type of "problem" could be lurking behind the scenes. It is analogous in real estate to "buyer beware". I am quite frankly shocked at many on this board who jump at these opportunities with owners. 
Bottom line is when you are a renter, you truly are at the "mercy of the member". Knowing that, my personality type is such that I couldn't really be at ease with making a reservation, buying expensive airfaire, with the possibility there could be a "blip". Just not "my cup of tea" not having control over my own vacation. Hope that you can resolve the problem in some way to your satisfaction. 
This is exactly why I would never rent points from an owner directly.
) and ones I did not. For the ones I didn't know at all, I was somewhat comforted by having a written contract. 
What is your opinion on transfers of points?This is exactly why I would never rent points from an owner directly.
Transfer of points makes sense to me for both owners. Have never transferred, but my understanding is that as a seller, my responsibility ends when the transfer is made. From the person to whom the transfer is made, that person assumes full responsibility over the points, no lack of control issues. Again, have never done a transfer, but seems to be a win win!
The person who receives the transferred points gets to control the entire reservation and is not at the "mercy" of a possible problem happening.
I guess is seems safer, I suppose. Trying to learn in case I might want to buy myself some transferred points.Transfer of points makes sense to me for both owners. Have never transferred, but my understanding is that as a seller, my responsibility ends when the transfer is made. From the person to whom the transfer is made, that person assumes full responsibility over the points, no lack of control issues. Again, have never done a transfer, but seems to be a win win!
Thanks for the insight! Strange though that MS would think that a transfer is made "out of the kindness and generosity of the members heart"!I have done many point transfers into my account over the years. It's the only way I am comfortable making a reservation with another member's points - I want to have complete control.
That being said, the negative to a point transfer is you cannot see the points online in your account and when using those points you have to call Member Services to make the reservation. And remember, they retain the same Home Resort and UY as the original Member's account. Other than that inconvenience, I recommend it and will probably continue to do it . . . for the rest of my life.
I have noticed lately that point transfer costs have increased significantly. And NEVER tell MS you paid cash for the points. That's a big no no!
https://www.disboards.com/threads/purchasing-transfer-points.3596133/
Thanks for the "inside" tip though!
Please correct me if I am wrong, but from my understanding DVC has no responsibility or liability to renters.
There is no contractual arrangement between the renter and DVC. The only contractual arrangement that exists is between the renter and the owner. This post is a great example of what potentially "can happen when renting points". Much risk involved with these transactions; clearly my personal opinion.
Strange though that MS would think that a transfer is made "out of the kindness and generosity of the members heart"!
I did not have a contract. Because it was only for 2 one night studios and he had an extensive history on the rental board, good correspondence plus he was definitely an owner, I felt comfortable. I also had at least 5 previous experiences with transferring in points from 2 lovely owners (3 times from one and 2 times from the other). They were such positive experiences I 'presumed' the renting would also go well, especially with due diligence.Agreed, to each his/her own. That said, there are ways to minimize the risk of loss. As others have said, David's at least will work to reduce your $$ loss, though that doesn't help if you've paid for airfare and made other plans in reliance on the rental actually happening. "Knowing" the owner you're renting from also helps - I have rented from people who I felt like I knew here (not naming names, but you know who you are
@DVCjj, did you have a written contract with this owner? If so, he breached his contract with you because he did not provide the points you paid for, and it would be relatively easy to prove. Just a thought.
I presume with his not living there anymore, not much could be done and I'm not going to expend the time, energy or money to pursue anything further. Just using it as a life lesson learned. It's a shame because I'm old and don't want any more contracts. I've been transferring in to my limit and felt this new experience of renting would be the answer.
I would think that's the semantic point of calling it a transfer, right? It implies a movement of assets more than a description of finances exchanging hands. Disney doesn't want to hear about how you made it work, only that it's working for you.Exactly! I think it's more like "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" and everyone looks the other way.
Ah the fun grey areas of accounting where they regulate, "Can't Do That" but they don't spell out all the different ways that one "Can Do That". 
Thanks for the insight! Strange though that MS would think that a transfer is made "out of the kindness and generosity of the members heart"!
Wow... that is trust!
