Minimum age to own timeshare....

[NTHC]

I haven't had time to research this, but I figured you guys would know.

At 18 you may enter into a contract, but most resorts require someone to be 21 to check in.

If you are the actual owner then you should be able to check in??? Or no?

We are considering allowing our son(19) to sign the contracts on a timeshare we are about to purchase so he will have his own and can start learning how to use it, but don't want to run into problems at check in.


Thanks,
Cindy

 

[lweverett]

You could probably own it legally from age day one - its just that no one would finance it for someone underage since the contract for the payments would not be enforcable. Check-in could be a different matter.

 

[cerralee]

I put my daughters name as one of the owners when she was 19. She was about to turn 20 and next week she will get to use it for the first time. She is now 21, time flew by. Hopefully she won't have a hard time checking in, we have a unit there at the same time. All three of our names are on the deed. Mine, husbands (who also has same name as my son) and daughter. That way three name but any four of us can use it.

 

[Talent312]

You could probably own it legally from age day one - its just that no one would finance it for someone underage since the contract for the payments would not be enforcable...

Its not a financing or contractual issue, minors under 18 simply do not "own" their own property.
They cannot sue or be sued, and they are not liable for payment of bills (MF's). Instead, their property is held for them, in trust or under a gifts-to-minors law, by parents, guardians or trustees on their behalf.
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Being between 18 and 21 is kind'a like the twilight zone. He could, for example, pay for a case of alcohol, but anyone who delivered it to him would be guilty of a crime. Rules are rules, and his TS title is subject to the "rules." But I wonder if they'd actually bother to "card" him (other than asking for a CC).

 

[NTHC]

There won't be financing involved in this transaction.

I am just trying to determine if he would actually be able to check in without us at a resort if he is the owner of the timeshare even though he will not be 21 for a couple years.

Thanks,
Cindy

 

[VacationPro]

There won't be financing involved in this transaction.

I am just trying to determine if he would actually be able to check in without us at a resort if he is the owner of the timeshare even though he will not be 21 for a couple years.

Thanks,
Cindy

I would call the resort and ask--different resorts may treat this differently.

 

[mamadot]

He would also probably need a credit card in his name for ck in.

 

[pammex]

Would depend on state and country laws as well as the resort. My son 18, recently bought a timeshare on ebay in Mazatlan, and yes he can check in, use the unit and is responsible etc...but of course at 18 in Mexico, you are fully an adult, no 18-21 restrictions etc....

 

[jobi]

LOL... There goes my theory that I was one of the youngest Tuggers at age 29.

 

[Talent312]

LOL... There goes my theory that I was one of the youngest Tuggers at age 29.

Well, you're still a baby.
I was a youngster when JFK was shot, watched The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan show,
saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon, and went to rock concerts b4 you were born.

Some here have been "29" for quite some time, others "39."

 

[richardm]

There won't be financing involved in this transaction.

I am just trying to determine if he would actually be able to check in without us at a resort if he is the owner of the timeshare even though he will not be 21 for a couple years.

Thanks,
Cindy

I think you are correct in thinking you'll have issues at check-in.. You know from your rentals that many resorts require a minimum age of 21 for the check-in process and require both photo id and credit card.

You may have to put this off for a few more years.


Rich

 

[jobi]

I know what you mean. I've actually been 19 for the last 10 years. Time marches on..

 

[Bill4728]

Our TS in Canada does not allow anyone to checkin unless they are 19. ( even if they are an owner)

 

[e.bram]

I do not see how anyone could stop you from occupying(sp?) if you are the owner in fee(on the deed) and the MFs are current. You are NOT checking in

 

[Talent312]

I do not see how anyone could stop you from occupying(sp?) if you are the owner in fee (on the deed) and the MFs are current. You are NOT checking in

Nice in theory, but...
From whom do you get the key? What happens if someone complains about your keg party?
Who do you call if the A/C breaks? How do you settle your bill at the end of your stay?

As I said B4, whatever you own, your use is still subject to the bylaws, covenants, declarations and whatnot. Just as zoning ordinances control the use of your house, "rules are rules." Sometimes they're enforced, sometimes not.

 

[e.bram]

You are citizen at 18 and the Constitution of the United States protects your rights to own and use your property.

 

[Talent312]

You are citizen at 18 and the Constitution of the United States protects your rights to own and use your property.

ROFLMAO! Is this delusion self-generated or product of a something you're taking?

Added for clarity...
Those 18 and over have the right to vote by Constitutional amendment, but the definition of the age-of-majority is not stated in the Constitution. That is left to individual states to determine. States which grant majority at age 18, nevertheless, impose a variety of restrictions on those between 18 and 21. States also allow or impose restrictions on property use in a variety of ways.

Currently, in my neighborhood, covenants to which we are subject prohibit us homeowners from placing arbors, bird-baths, decks, gazebos, pergolas, and spas in our backyards. Guess what, the U.S. Constitution does not say that we have a right to do so. However, we're going to vote on amending this covenant soon.

 

[pammex]

You are citizen at 18 and the Constitution of the United States protects your rights to own and use your property.

Think you may have meant adult at 18, but in US, even at 18, you cannot drink etc. I am not sure if you are an owner in US if the 21 rule applies or if that is just for exchanges like thru RCI.

My son owns in Mexico....and in Mexico there is no difference between 18 or 21, as an owner. He also has a credit card and such, so no issue with any fees at end of stay etc.

We own many timeshares in Mexico and many have our sons on them as well. The ones that were oh my gosh ( stupid) bought developer asked if we were sure we wanted sons names on them, as at 18, they could use them at will, since considered owners.

In US seems at 18 you are half adult...so you better really check the resort, state and country laws.

 

[NTHC]

I appreciate the info guys. You confirmed what I suspected and that was that it could possibly be an issue for him at check in even if he owned the timeshare.

He and his friends like to go now and it seems a shame to pay for hotel rooms when we have all these great timeshares available, but he will be 21 soon enough.

Thanks,
Cindy

 

[jdetar]

LOL... There goes my theory that I was one of the youngest Tuggers at age 29.

Yeah got ya beat too.. and probably own more TS's as well... 6