If you're within your state's rescission period, a properly written cancellation letter is your single most powerful tool. It's your legal right to cancel — but only if you do it correctly and on time.
What to Include
- Your full legal name (as it appears on the contract)
- Your mailing address, phone number, and email
- The date of the timeshare purchase
- The name of the timeshare resort/developer
- Your contract or account number
- A clear statement that you are cancelling the contract under your state's rescission rights
- A request for written confirmation of the cancellation
- A request for a full refund of all payments made
- Your signature and the date
How to Send It
Always send via Certified Mail with Return Receipt Requested.
This creates a legal paper trail proving when the resort received your cancellation. Email alone is typically not sufficient. Send it to the specific cancellation address listed in your contract — not just the resort's general mailing address.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the letter to the wrong address (use the address specified in your contract for cancellations)
- Missing the deadline — count days carefully, starting from the date you signed
- Not keeping copies of everything you send
- Using email instead of certified mail
- Including emotional language or threats — keep it factual and professional
- Waiting for a response before the deadline — send first, follow up later
Past the Rescission Period?
A rescission letter only works during the legally mandated cooling-off period. If you're past that window, the process becomes more complex and typically requires legal representation. Our team can evaluate whether legal cancellation is viable for your specific contract.
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