Timeshare Related Law and Contracts

Legal proceedings in timeshare, is governed by 3 key areas of law:

• Timeshare Law [TL]
• Consumer Protection Regulations [CPR] (addresses misleading statements and omissions but only relevant if a loss has occured due to a misrepresentation)
• Criminal Law [CR]

Up until 1997, laws were predominantly implemented by individual national jurisdictions, ie countries.  Since 1997 however, within the EU, laws have been based on Directives issued by the European Parliament.  This evolution resulted in a relatively 'fluid' situation with individual laws being introduced, repealed and replaced. 

In pursuing timeshare litigation it is important, therefore, to utilise the appropriate legislation for your case.

A summary of the key laws and EU Directives affecting timeshare (in chronological order) is contained below.