Attorney Eliot Dempsey and the Dempsey Law Firm provide guidance and legal support for individuals navigating Florida’s timeshare laws. Florida Statutes Chapter 721, known as the Florida Timeshare Act, governs the creation, sale, operation, and resale of timeshare plans and vacation clubs throughout the state. The law is designed to protect consumers by ensuring clear and detailed disclosures regarding the ownership interest, usage rights, fees, restrictions, and potential risks associated with a timeshare purchase. Under the statute, buyers have a strong right to cancel a timeshare contract within 10 calendar days after signing or after receiving the required public offering statement, whichever occurs later, and are entitled to a full refund of any amounts paid.

Chapter 721 also strictly regulates sales and marketing practices, prohibiting deceptive or misleading representations, controlling promotional incentives, and requiring proper licensing of sales personnel. Buyer funds are generally required to be held in escrow until cancellation rights expire. The statute further establishes rules for the management and operation of timeshare associations, including budgeting, assessments, and maintenance obligations. It also oversees timeshare resales and transfer services to prevent fraud, limits advance fees, and provides enforcement authority to the state and courts to impose penalties, rescind contracts, and protect purchasers and owners. Attorney Eliot Dempsey and the Dempsey Law Firm assist clients in understanding these rights and navigating any disputes related to timeshare purchases or ownership.