[ 2023 ] How to Airbnb on Wyndham?

[CO skier]

I've often wondered how timeshare companies skirt the laws when it comes to elder abuse, especially considered many timeshare owners fall into this age category.

Not to defend the reprehensible practices of timeshare companies, but simply to answer the question, "elder abuse" is not defined by age.

If someone over the age of 18, in full capacity of mind (sound mind), enters into a contract, it is a lawful contract.

 

[CO skier]

I've often wondered how timeshare companies skirt the laws when it comes to elder abuse, especially considered many timeshare owners fall into this age category.

Wow. Has it really been 7 years?

Wyndham is being sued for fraud and elder abuse

People may win this one... http://www.khq.com/story/37271756/timeshare-developer-wyndham-sued-for-alleged-elder-abuse-against-senior-citizens-by-law-firm-of-aubrey-givens-associates

tugbbs.com

Whatever happened with the lawsuits from the ambulance-chasing, billable hours seeking attorneys' lawsuits?

 

[HitchHiker71]

Not to defend the reprehensible practices of timeshare companies, but simply to answer the question, "elder abuse" is not defined by age.

If someone over the age of 18, in full capacity of mind (sound mind), enters into a contract, it is a lawful contract.

Actually, in the state of Delaware, "elder abuse" is absolutely defined by age. The concept you're referring to more broadly is what my state defines as "adult protective services" that can include two additional legal categories, an "adult who is impaired" or an "adult who is incapacitated" which are different legal categories defined under Delaware law where abuse codes apply. Different states have different laws that define and cover these concepts. In the case of Delaware, the term "elderly person" is defined under Title 11, section 222, as follows:

“Elderly person” means any person who is 62 years of age or older. Thus, the terms “elderly person” and “person who is 62 years of age or older” shall have the same meaning as used in this Code or in any action brought pursuant to this Code.

I have some familiarity with these concepts having provided elder care for many years for my in-laws and having been involved in legal matters regarding elder abuse explicitly in our state.

 

[CO skier]

“Elderly person” means any person who is 62 years of age or older. Thus, the terms “elderly person” and “person who is 62 years of age or older” shall have the same meaning as used in this Code or in any action brought pursuant to this Code.

My point is that an adult of sound mind who entered into contract, who later wants to nullify that contract, cannot simply play the "age card" (62 in Delaware or whatever "elderly age person" in any other state) to get out of the contract for "elder abuse" from the counterparty.

 

[HitchHiker71]

My point is that an adult of sound mind who entered into contract, who later wants to nullify that contract, cannot simply play the "age card" (62 in Delaware or whatever "elderly age person" in any other state) to get out of the contract for "elder abuse" from the counterparty.

What I can tell you is that, if the person involved is 62 or older, and enters into a lawsuit that is state sponsored, Delaware automatically adds elder abuse to almost every case brought. Whether the person is of sound mind may or may not factor into the equation, it's an added charge listed on almost every legal case regardless.