renting question

[kbhehl]

WE're fairly new to DVC and want to rent out some of our points. I have rented from others before, but have obviously never been on this end of it. Is there a place to get a contract for your prospective renters? Any other tips?

Thanks!

 

[Nick@ VB+OKW]

Originally posted by kbhehl
Is there a place to get a contract for your prospective renters?

Here is a link with a few sample contracts below..........

http://www.travelrap.com/dvcrent.htm

 

[Cruelladeville]

Don't forget that the renting process is a leap of faith, and the renter needs more faith than you do. You NEVER lose control of your points, right up until the renter's check-in. The worst that could happen to you is that your points end up in holding, the worst that could happen to the renter is a lost vacation and no $$, a fraud situation. Of course, if you are planning to deposit your points into another member's account, the situation is reversed, and you are the one taking a leap of faith.

You need to decide who the contract is supposed to protect before you decide to use one. While I am not a lawyer, I don't believe the contract is a legal document, in the sense that it won't hold up in court. They can be useful, though, in laying out what is expected from both parties.

 

[Happy Birthday Cat]

They can be useful, though, in laying out what is expected from both parties.

And recording it. That is the best you can expect because your memory becomes a little fuzzy 6 months later. But if you have it in writing, it clears those cobwebs quickly.

Good luck.

HBC

 

[kbhehl]

I was just asking because of the "Word to the Wise" post by webmaster Pete on the rent /trade boards, where he says: "DVC has indicated in the contract documents that a rental agreement should be provided to the renter, identifying that the terms of rental will follow the terms the member has agreed to for DVC membership."

Thanks for the help, esp. Nick@ VB+OKW.