renting DVC points ressie gone wrong

[klynn]

I am not interested in a free studio.

 

[rickandcindy23]

I am sorry about your dog. That is terrible. We just lost our cat after 17 years of loving him. His brother (same litter) is still mourning the loss of our little gray tabby. It's devastating to lose a pet.

 

[DrQ]

Although he paid you back, John Molesi is still a scammer that people need to be wary of. Took over a year to get your money and probably only paid because of the lawsuit. That isn’t even considering the reservation he never made for you leaving you scrambling for alternative accommodations.

As the Klingons say: "He has no honor!"

 

[AnnaS]

Sorry about your baby dog. Happy to hear you got your money back.

Good for you for going after him. I bet many/others do not. He had no chance.

 

[dayooper]

Been following this from the start. So glad it worked out for you. You have been more than fair with the owner and deserve more than what you got back. So sorry to hear about your dog. Losing a pet is a very difficult thing.

 

[brianfox]

I was so happy to read you got your money back, and yet so sad to hear about your dog.

The lesson from this whole thread: ALWAYS have a rental agreement in place - even if you have previously rented from the same person. That doesn't prevent all bad outcomes, but it may have made someone like John Molesi come to his senses sooner.

klynn, you are a hero in my book. Keep fighting the good fight, and give your dog a belly rub for me.

 

[klynn]

I have a question about any future rentals. With a rental contract, how can I be sure the DVC member will be in good standing with DVC? Even if the reservation is made, if the owner falls behind in their payments, won't Disney cancel the reservation?

 

[klynn]

Thanks for the concern for my little Sugar. In addition to her congestive failure, she is also dealing with either a tumor or obstruction in the upper part of her stomach. She is back at the vet's today for further testing as she declined rapidly this weekend.

 

[Panina]

Thanks for the concern for my little Sugar. In addition to her congestive failure, she is also dealing with either a tumor or obstruction in the upper part of her stomach. She is back at the vet's today for further testing as she declined rapidly this weekend.

Prayers sent your way. Please keep us updated.

 

[Pathways]

I have a question about any future rentals. With a rental contract, how can I be sure the DVC member will be in good standing with DVC? Even if the reservation is made, if the owner falls behind in their payments, won't Disney cancel the reservation?

There is no way to guarantee this. Even the big two rental brokers have this problem. (I'm sure not often) If/when this occurs, I know at least one of the big brokers with go after the owner for big time damages.

 

[brianfox]

I have a question about any future rentals. With a rental contract, how can I be sure the DVC member will be in good standing with DVC? Even if the reservation is made, if the owner falls behind in their payments, won't Disney cancel the reservation?

I can't speak in terms of Disney, but under any timeshare system an owner can try to back out of a deal. For instance, a Marriott owner can give you a confirmation number with your name on the reservation. If he decides to call Marriott and remove your name at the last minute, he can. With a rental agreement in place, a small claims suit is much easier to win.
In the case of Disney, I guess a good agreement would include a statement that the owner is in good standing with DVC and will remain as such through the rental period.

In my opinion, if you are renting, a rental escrow is the most screw-proof way to go. The owner doesn't get paid until the renter completes their stay. No way would someone like John Molesi agree to this. It costs a good deal of $$, and honest owners hate them because it ties up their money. I used them the first couple of times I rented because I was so concerned about getting screwed over. If I encounter a first time renter who is nervous, I will offer the escrow route (if they pay for it) to help their peace of mind.

 

[Sandy VDH]

One reason why building relationships between Renters and Rentees is important. I have a fairly stable, but limited in number, renters. They always call, I always book, they always call back.