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How to Cancel a New Bluegreen Timeshare Purchase

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Posting this as a sticky for the forum in hopes more owners will find it in time!

Here is a link showing the cancellation section of a current Bluegreen Timeshare Sales Contract, this section or something like it will be in YOUR sales contract as well so do your best to find it to ensure the instructions have not changed! (note that in many cases the rescission period can indeed vary depending on the state you bought in and might not always be the 10/15 days mentioned in the contract here:

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this also includes the option to rescind via email to: BGTN.services@bluegreenvacations.com (note we ALSO suggest sending it via regular mail to the address listed here OR in your contract and retaining the receipt as proof, cant be too careful and why risk it for the cost of a certified letter!)


for more information on how to cancel a new timeshare purchase, reference the TUG advice guide here:

Did I make a mistake buying a new Timeshare? How to get your money back!

Regret buying a timeshare? Discover how to cancel your contract, get your money back, and avoid common traps all for free!
tug2.net


*Kudos to TUG member @GrayFal for providing this information to the forum!
 
This is the first time I have seen the 10/15 day stipulation. Do we know what state this is? It seems if you bought on site you have 10 days but if you bought off site you have 15?
 
based on the first paragraph, that applies to tennessee?
 
This is the response from one of the people who posted this info, as we see in the first screen shot it was Tennessee where they actually signed. Traveling today but will follow up with my own post asking for screenshots of rescinding information from contracts. Hoping for Florida and Missouri.
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GrayFal said:
This is the response from one of the people who posted this info, as we see in the first screen shot it was Tennessee where they actually signed. Traveling today but will follow up with my own post asking for screenshots of rescinding information from contracts. Hoping for Florida and Missouri. View attachment 86682
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If they were in Tennessee when they signed, it is based on TN law and the contract indicates it is based on TN laws.
 
dioxide45 said:
If they were in Tennessee when they signed, it is based on TN law and the contract indicates it is based on TN laws.
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Yes 👍🏻. not the first time a buyer has been confused.
 
no doubt that confusion is anything but intentional too!
 
GrayFal said:
This is the response from one of the people who posted this info, as we see in the first screen shot it was Tennessee where they actually signed. Traveling today but will follow up with my own post asking for screenshots of rescinding information from contracts. Hoping for Florida and Missouri. View attachment 86682
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Why are Missouri and Florida better than Tennessee for signing terms?
 
Dennyha said:
Why are Missouri and Florida better than Tennessee for signing terms?
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They are not better.
We now have info for Tennessee and Florida.

Many people buy In Missouri because of the affiliation with Johnny Morris and the Bass Pro Shop.


We are hoping to list different states requirements to rescind.

If you have a different state please screen shot the section in your contract about rescinding.
 
GrayFal said:
They are not better.
We now have info for Tennessee and Florida.

Many people buy In Missouri because of the affiliation with Johnny Morris and the Bass Pro Shop.


We are hoping to list different states requirements to rescind.

If you have a different state please screen shot the section in your contract about rescinding.
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Nolo seems to have a good list of the different rescission laws by state;

Timeshare Cancellation Rights and Special Protections: 50-State Chart

How long do you get to cancel a timeshare contract? Find out in our 50-state chart of timeshare laws.
www.nolo.com
 
GrayFal said:
Interesting, so it is not BG specific or Marriott specific - but rather state.
That is certainly something we can post as a sticky here.
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Correct. Timeshare rescission laws are based on the state or country.
 
I just got another confirmation that a person rescinded via email in Tennessee so apparently it DOES work.
 
Posted on 3/9/24

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New member was able to cancel / rescind a Sampler Package.

Thanks for sharing your information @cautionflammable

BG Access+; is termination even possible?

I bought into BG on April 23 and felt alright about it originally. Was 28k for like $2,700. Had a wonderful vacation and was thinking this would be a great way to go on vacations. However, after reading reddit posts I feel like it might not be a good purchase. I do see on line 17 of the program...
tugbbs.com
 
New member @anna_bish provided the verbiage for rescinding in Georgia. It is 7 days by mail.

”This is how the contract reads: " you may cancel without penalty of obligation this sales agreement for the purchase of a lease of a timeshare interval within seven (7) days, Sundays and holidays excepted, after signing and receive a refund of any funds paid. If you did not receive a public offering statement prior to signing this sales agreement, you may cancel this sales agreement within seven (7) days, Sundays and holidays excepted, after receipt of a public offering statement. You may not give up or waive this right to cancel. if you deice to cancel, you must notify the developer in writing within the cancellation period of your intent to cancel by sending notice by certifed mail, return receipt requested, To: blue green vacations unlimited, INc. ATTN: corporate sales accounting dept., 4960 conference way N STE 100, Boca Raton FL 33431-3311. You notice will be effective upon the date you send it."
 
Bluegreens in Wisconsin is 5 business days.
Picture of contract: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/hhki...ey=vfy5npnwj3zj4ynhdv72ryl8r&st=f6yxil1r&dl=0


THIS AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS HEREAFTER SET FORTH, OR ATTACHED ACKNOWLEDGES HAVING READ AND AGREED TO ALL SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE BLUEGREEN VACATION CLUB MULTI-SITE PUBLIC OFFERING STATEMENT AND ANY APPLICABLE EXCHANGE COMPANY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT.

NO PURCHASER SHOULD RELY UPON REPRESENTATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE INCLUDED IN THIS AGREEMENT AND IN THE DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO HEREIN.
THE REFERENCES TO THE TEN (10) DAY CANCELLATION PERIOD PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES, CHAPTER 721, CONTAINED IN THE TEXT OF THE PUBLIC OFFERING STATEMENT ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, AS THEY ONLY APPLY TO CONTRACTS EXECUTED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA. IF YOU EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT IN WISCONSIN, THE FOLLOWING CANCELLATION NOTICE APPLIES:

YOU MAY CANCEL THIS CONTRACT WITHOUT ANY PENALTY OR OBLIGATION WITHIN 5 BUSINESS DAYS FROM THE DATE YOU SIGN THIS CONTRACT OR UNTIL 5 BUSINESS DAYS AFTER YOU RECEIVE THE APPROVED PUBLIC OFFERING STATEMENT, WHICHEVER IS LATER. IF YOU ELECT TO CANCEL, YOUR NOTICE TO CANCEL MAY BE EITHER PERSONALLY DELIVERED TO THE DEVELOPER OR YOU MUST NOTIFY THE DEVELOPER, IN WRITING, OF YOUR INTENT TO CANCEL. YOUR NOTICE OF CANCELLATION SHALL BE EFFECTIVE UPON THE DATE SENT AND SHALL BE SENT TO: BLUEGREEN VACATIONS UNLIMITED, INC., ATTN: CORPORATE SALES ACCOUNTING DEPT., 4960 CONFERENCE WAY N STE 100, BOCA RATON FL 33431-3311. ANY ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN A WAIVER OF YOUR CANCELLATION RIGHTS IS UNLAWFUL. WHILE YOU MAY EXECUTE ALL CLOSING DOCUMENTS IN ADVANCE, THE CLOSING, AS EVIDENCED BY DELIVERY OF THE DEED OR OTHER DOCUMENT TO THE TRUSTEE, BEFORE EXPIRATION OF YOUR 5 BUSINESS DAY CANCELLATION PERIOD, IS PROHIBITED.

In addition, if the Purchaser has used or occupied any Bluegreen Vacation Club Component Site resort for more than 12 hours prior to delivering a notice of cancellation, the funds to be returned to the Purchaser may be reduced by a reasonable charge to cover the length of stay, plus the cost for damages, if any, to the resort directly attributable to the Purchaser's use or occupancy.
 
My wife and I just sent a rescission letter to Bluegreen. She wanted it to get there ASAP so we went with priority express (overnight). Is that ok, or is certified mail required?
 
KineticBoom80 said:
My wife and I just sent a rescission letter to Bluegreen. She wanted it to get there ASAP so we went with priority express (overnight). Is that ok, or is certified mail required?
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The way you sent it is fine because it does have a verifiable tracking number and an official United States Postmark from the USPS.

By the way, it really doesn't matter WHEN it arrives, but it does matter WHEN it was Postmarked. As long as it was Postmarked prior to your particular rescission deadline then the rescission laws apply.

Congratulations on rescinding. Now go out and buy resale after you get done celebrating!

How much did you end up saving yourselves?







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TheTimeTraveler said:
The way you sent it is fine because it does have a verifiable tracking number and an official United States Postmark from the USPS.

By the way, it really doesn't matter WHEN it arrives, but it does matter WHEN it was Postmarked. As long as it was Postmarked prior to your particular rescission deadline then the rescission laws apply.

Congratulations on rescinding. Now go out and buy resale after you get done celebrating!

How much did you end up saving yourselves?







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I don't have it in front of me, but at least $15k. And thanks. After a few days of thinking about it, we decided it just wasn't going to work. Probably can't even afford resale at the moment, but will definitely look into that when the time comes!
 
KineticBoom80 said:
My wife and I just sent a rescission letter to Bluegreen. She wanted it to get there ASAP so we went with priority express (overnight). Is that ok, or is certified mail required?
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As long as you have proof of when it was mailed ( keep your receipt) you are fine.

Congratulations on saving 15K!
 
Sorry but this is me just being paranoid. I'm a little confused about the statement below, which appears at the end of our contract:

'Notify' shall mean that a written notice of cancellation is delivered by any means, which may include certified mail, return receipt requested, to Bluegreen Vacations Unlimited, Inc. It is a violation of F.S. Ch. 721 for any person to interfere with the delivery of a notice of cancellation by a purchaser.

Is this saying that our rescission letter is required to be sent via certified mail, return receipt requested? Or is it simply saying that's acceptable, and that I shouldn't worry because priority mail express (overnight) still tracks delivery? Paranoia was triggered by the following Google search result from nolo:

"Some timeshare companies allow hand-delivery of a cancellation notice. Others accept delivery only via registered or certified mail. Be sure to follow the instructions exactly and make sure the letter is delivered within the applicable rescission period. Otherwise, your cancellation might not count."

Would it make sense to send a duplicate letter via certified? For redundancy? Once again, sorry. Totally new at this and I don't wanna mess this up. We signed on October 10th so we're still in the Michigan 9 business day cancelation period.
 
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