Stoneridge Resort timeshare exit program: what actually works

Last updated 2026-07-25

Is there an official Stoneridge Resort timeshare exit program?

Not one that's independently verifiable at a national level. That's true for most individual resorts, more than this one specifically. Timeshare resorts and management companies almost never advertise a formal "exit program" the way a mortgage servicer might advertise a hardship plan. What actually exists, at many resorts, is an informal deed-back or surrender option that owners have to ask for directly, usually by calling the HOA or management company on the title paperwork and requesting a deed-in-lieu of foreclosure or a voluntary surrender. It's rarely marketed. You find out it exists by calling and asking, in writing, more than once if needed. If you own at a property using the Stoneridge name, your first move isn't Googling "exit program." It's pulling your original purchase contract and your most recent maintenance fee statement, because both usually list the actual managing entity, its phone number, and sometimes a deed-back policy in the fine print. Resorts change management companies over time, and the entity billing you today may not be the one you signed with originally. The FTC warns consumers generally to be skeptical of companies promising guaranteed timeshare cancellations for an upfront fee. That warning is central to the FTC's 2019 case against Reed Hein & Associates, discussed below, where the agency alleged the company made exactly this kind of promise ^[1]. If you find a company or website claiming an exclusive or officially sanctioned "Stoneridge exit program," treat that as a marketing claim to verify, not a fact to trust. For the general legal path off resort exits, see how to get out of a timeshare.

How do you get out of a timeshare in general?

There are really only four honest paths off a timeshare: rescind during your state's cancellation window, negotiate a deed-back or surrender with the resort or HOA, sell or give it away through a legitimate transfer, or hire a licensed attorney to pursue a legal exit if there's fraud or misrepresentation in the sale. There's no fifth secret path. Anyone selling you one is selling you something else. Rescission is the fastest and cheapest, but only if you're inside the window. Every state sets its own rescission period by statute, and the range runs from as short as 3 days to as long as 15 days depending on the state; you need to confirm your state's rescission window using your purchase state's actual consumer protection statute, not a generic number from a blog ^[2]. Miss that window and rescission is off the table entirely. Deed-back and surrender programs are the next best option for owners past rescission who just want out and have no equity to protect. Some large timeshare companies, including members of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), have publicized some form of exit or deed-back program in recent years, though terms, eligibility (fees paid current, no liens, sometimes a minimum ownership age) and processing time vary widely by company. Selling on the resale market is realistic only if you accept that most timeshares resell for a small fraction of what was originally paid, often close to nothing, because supply vastly outstrips demand. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes that timeshare interests "typically have little to no resale value" ^[3]. Legal action makes sense only when there's a real claim, like nondisclosure at the point of sale, forged signatures, or violations of state timeshare disclosure law. That's a job for a licensed consumer protection or real estate attorney in your state, not a nationwide "exit team."

How do you get rid of a timeshare step by step?

Start by confirming exactly what you own and who currently manages it. Pull the deed or contract, check the county recorder's office if you're not sure the deed is even in your name anymore, and get the current maintenance fee statement to identify the management company. Second, check your rescission eligibility even if you think you're past it; some states count from the date you received all required disclosures, not the closing date, which can shift the deadline. Contact your state's Attorney General consumer protection division if you're unsure how your state's law applies (find yours through the National Association of Attorneys General directory). Third, if rescission isn't available, call the resort's HOA or management company directly and ask, in writing, whether they offer a deed-back, surrender, or transfer-for-title program. Keep every email and letter. Some companies require fees current with no liens as a condition of accepting a deed-back. Fourth, if the resort won't take it back and you want to sell, list it honestly on a legitimate resale marketplace or licensed timeshare resale broker, price it realistically (often $0 to a few hundred dollars, plus closing costs), and never pay an upfront "buyer's fee" to someone claiming they already have a buyer lined up. That's one of the oldest scam patterns in this industry. Fifth, if you go with a paid consumer exit service instead of doing it yourself, vet them hard: check for state business registration, ask for a written fee agreement, and confirm they don't ask for full payment before any work is done. Our timeshare exit companies breakdown covers what to check before signing anything, and our timeshare call list has the actual numbers for verified resorts and regulators worth calling first.

How much do timeshares cost, really?

Purchase price (developer-sold, 2023 avg)	~$23,940 [4]	Highly variable by brand and unit
Resale price	$0 to low thousands	Often near-zero due to oversupply [3]
Annual maintenance fee (2023 avg)	~$1,205 [4]	Rises most years
Special assessment	$500 to $5,000+	Unpredictable, per-incident
Exit via rescission	$0	Only inside the statutory window [2]
Exit via resale/broker	Often $0 to a few hundred, plus closing costs	Value is usually minimal [3]	So when someone asks "how much is a timeshare" or "how much are timeshares," the honest answer is: the purchase price is the smallest number in the whole equation. The real cost is decades of rising fees plus the near-total loss of resale value if you ever want out.

The average price for a timeshare interval in 2023 was about $23,940, according to ARDA's owner survey data, with average annual maintenance fees around $1,205 ^[4]. Those numbers move every year and vary enormously by brand, location, and unit size, so treat them as a ballpark, not your specific bill. The sticker price at purchase is only the start. Maintenance fees typically rise faster than general inflation in many years, and special assessments for storm damage, renovations, or unexpected repairs can add thousands more in a single year with no cap in most contracts. Here's the real cost math many owners never do until it's too late. | Cost type | Typical range | Notes |

Can you sell a timeshare, and is it worth trying?

Yes, you can legally sell a timeshare, but the resale market is brutal and you should walk in with correct expectations. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's guidance is blunt that these interests "typically have little to no resale value," and that's echoed across state consumer protection pages nationally ^[3]. If you want to try selling, use a licensed real estate agent or a resale marketplace that doesn't require large upfront fees, and price it to reflect actual resale comps, not what you paid. Search completed (more than listed) sales for your resort and week type before setting a price. Many owners find similar units selling for $1 on secondary marketplaces once maintenance fee transfer is factored in, because the buyer is really just taking on the annual fee obligation. Before you sell to anyone, verify the buyer or broker independently. A legitimate buyer or transfer agent doesn't ask you, the seller, to pay a large fee upfront for "marketing" or a promised closing. That fee structure, cash from you before any sale happens, is the single most common scam pattern regulators warn about. If a straight sale isn't realistic, a deed-back to the resort (where they exist) or a documented, HOA-approved transfer for $0 consideration is often the more realistic exit than chasing a buyer who probably doesn't exist. See our timeshare cancellation guide for how a formal cancellation differs from a resale.

Are timeshares scams?

The ownership product itself is legal in all 50 states and regulated at the state level, so "timeshares are scams" as a blanket statement isn't accurate. But the industry has a real and well-documented scam problem clustered in specific places: high-pressure sales presentations, resale fraud, and exit fraud targeting existing owners. The FTC has brought enforcement actions specifically against companies that took large upfront fees from timeshare owners and then failed to deliver promised cancellations. In its case against Reed Hein & Associates, doing business as Timeshare Exit Team, the FTC alleged the company collected more than $124 million from consumers through deceptive advertising and unfair business practices, and a federal court entered a stipulated order permanently banning the company and its owner from the timeshare exit business ^[1]. That's not a hypothetical risk. It's a settled federal case. Common red flags across both sales and exit scams: pressure to sign or pay same-day, upfront fees before any service is delivered, claims of a guaranteed buyer or a promised cancellation outcome, and unsolicited calls claiming to represent your resort or a government program. So the honest framing: timeshares are a legal but often financially poor product for most buyers, and the exit side of the industry has attracted real fraud that regulators have prosecuted. Both things are true at once. For a fuller pattern list, see exit scam awareness resources and always check a company against your state Attorney General's consumer alerts before paying anyone.

What's the rescission window and how do I use it fast?

Rescission is a legal right, set by state statute, to cancel a timeshare purchase within a short window after signing, no reason required, and usually with a full refund of money paid. This is the single fastest, cheapest, and most certain exit that exists in this industry. It's also the most commonly wasted, because owners don't act inside the deadline. Every state sets its own number of days, and some states also require specific delivery methods (certified mail, specific notice language) for the cancellation to count. Florida, for example, sets a 10-day rescission period running from the date the buyer signs the contract or receives the last of the required documents, whichever is later, under Florida Statutes Section 721.10: "A purchaser has the right to cancel the contract until midnight of the 10th calendar day" following execution or receipt of the public offering statement ^[2]. Because that day count and the required method genuinely differ by state, don't rely on a number you saw in a forum: confirm your state's rescission window and required cancellation procedure through your state's actual timeshare or real estate statute or your state Attorney General's consumer page ^[2]. General best practice regardless of state: send your cancellation notice in writing, use a method that proves delivery (certified mail with return receipt is the classic approach), keep copies of everything, and send it to the exact address named in your contract for rescission notices, which may differ from the resort's general mailing address. If you're inside the window right now and reading this, stop reading and go send the notice today. Every day that passes is a day closer to losing a right that costs nothing to exercise. Our how do you get out of a timeshare page walks through notice language and delivery methods state by state.

What if I've already missed the rescission window?

You still have real options, just slower and sometimes more expensive ones. Missing rescission doesn't mean you're stuck forever. It means you've moved from the fastest lane into the deed-back, resale, or paid-assistance lanes. Start with the resort or management company directly and ask about a deed-back or hardship surrender program in writing. Some companies, including some ARDA member companies, have publicized formalized programs like this in recent years, partly in response to regulatory and consumer pressure. Eligibility usually requires fees paid current and a clean title (no liens, no unresolved special assessments). If the resort says no, look at a documented transfer, meaning you find someone willing to take the deed (even for $0) and you complete the transfer through a title company or attorney so it's recorded properly at the county level. An undocumented "transfer" where you just stop paying and hope the HOA reassigns the deed is not a real exit. It can leave you liable for fees and even facing collections or a lien even after you think you've walked away. If none of that works and you want paid help, that's where a legitimate consumer timeshare exit service can fit, but vet hard: state business registration, no full payment upfront, a written scope of work, and a cancellation policy of their own. This is also where a structured, DIY resource kit makes sense for owners who want a clear document checklist and don't want to pay a company thousands of dollars to make a few phone calls; ExitHonest's $149 one-time Exit Kit is built for that middle ground, a paid tool, not a paid promise of cancellation, and you build it yourself at /exit-kit-builder.

Should I just stop paying maintenance fees to force an exit?

No. Stopping payment on fees you contractually owe isn't an exit strategy, it's a path to collections, potential credit damage, and in many states a lien or even foreclosure on the timeshare interest, which can also hit your credit report and complicate any future deed-back or sale. Timeshare HOAs generally have the same lien and foreclosure tools that regular homeowner associations have under state law. If you're behind because of a genuine hardship, that's a conversation to have directly and in writing with the HOA or management company, asking about a hardship deed-back, payment plan, or surrender option before you fall further behind. Some resorts are more willing to negotiate a deed-back from an owner current on fees; falling behind first usually makes negotiating harder, not easier. This is also where scam operators do their worst damage. Some tell distressed owners to stop paying and "let us handle the rest," then that owner ends up both out the exit-service fee and hit with the resort's collection action. The FTC's case against Reed Hein & Associates includes allegations of exactly this pattern: taking fees while consumers' timeshare debts went unresolved ^[1]. If fees are the real problem long-term, more than a short cash crunch, that's a signal to move toward a permanent exit (deed-back, transfer, or sale) rather than toward missed payments. Check our maintenance fees coverage for how special assessments and rising fees typically play out over an ownership's life.

How do I check if an exit company (or a 'Stoneridge exit program') is legitimate?

Run the same five checks regardless of what name is on the door. First, verify state business registration through your Secretary of State's business search; a real company has a real registered entity, usually for several years, not a brand-new LLC formed weeks ago. Second, check for FTC or state Attorney General enforcement actions or consumer alerts naming the company. Your state AG's consumer protection alerts page is searchable and free. Third, get the fee structure in writing before you pay anything, and be suspicious of any structure that front-loads the full fee before service is delivered. Fourth, ask directly whether they contact the resort or developer on your behalf and how, and get that answer in writing too; if a company can't clearly explain their process, that's a signal, not a technicality. Fifth, cross-check online reviews across at least two independent platforms, more than testimonials on the company's own site, and weight complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau or your state AG more heavily than star ratings alone. None of this guarantees an outcome. No legitimate service can promise a cancellation, and you should be skeptical of anyone who does ^[1].

Frequently asked questions

How do I get out of a timeshare fast?

The only fast, cost-free exit is rescission inside your state's cancellation window, which can run from about 3 to 15 days depending on the state ^[2]. If you're still inside that window, send a written cancellation notice today by a traceable method. If you've missed it, the next fastest real option is a direct deed-back or surrender request to the resort, not a paid exit company promising speed.

How do you get out of a timeshare after the rescission period ends?

Ask the resort or HOA directly, in writing, about a deed-back or surrender program; some major companies have publicized one, though terms vary ^[3]. If that's refused, pursue a documented transfer through a title company or attorney, or list for resale at a realistic price. Vet any paid help against FTC guidance and your state AG's alerts before paying anything upfront ^{[1] [5]}.

How much is a timeshare, on average?

ARDA's 2023 owner survey data puts the average purchase price around $23,940, with average annual maintenance fees near $1,205 ^[6]. Both figures vary heavily by brand, resort, and unit size, and maintenance fees generally rise most years, sometimes with additional special assessments on top.

How much do timeshares cost long-term, beyond the purchase price?

The purchase price is usually the smallest part of the lifetime cost. Annual maintenance fees (roughly $1,205 on average in 2023 per ARDA ^[6]) compound over decades, and special assessments for repairs or storm damage can add $500 to several thousand dollars in a single year with no contractual cap in most agreements.

How to sell a timeshare if I don't want it anymore?

Use a licensed real estate agent or reputable resale marketplace, price it against actual completed sales (not asking prices), and never pay a large upfront fee to a broker claiming a guaranteed buyer. The CFPB warns these interests "typically have little to no resale value" ^[4], so many owners find deed-back or documented transfer more realistic than a sale.

How to sell timeshare property when the resort won't take it back?

List with a licensed broker or vetted resale marketplace, disclose the annual fees clearly to any buyer, and complete the transfer through a title company or attorney so the deed change is recorded at the county level. An informal handshake transfer that isn't recorded can leave you liable for fees even after you believe you've sold it.

Are timeshares scams, or is the product itself legal?

Timeshares are legal, state-regulated products, not scams by definition. But the industry has documented fraud on both the sales side (high-pressure tactics) and the exit side; the FTC's case against Reed Hein & Associates (Timeshare Exit Team) alleged over $124 million collected from consumers through deceptive cancellation promises, resulting in a permanent court ban on the business ^[1].

How to get rid of a timeshare I inherited?

Check whether you can disclaim the inheritance through probate before accepting the deed; once you formally accept, you take on the obligations too. If you've already accepted it, the same paths apply: check rescission eligibility (rarely applies to inherited units), then pursue deed-back, transfer, or resale directly with the resort.

Is there a specific Stoneridge Resort timeshare exit program?

There's no independently verified, dedicated "exit program" branded specifically for Stoneridge Resort at a national regulatory level. Owners should contact the management company listed on their actual deed or fee statement and ask directly, in writing, about deed-back, surrender, or transfer options rather than searching for a third-party program claiming special resort access.

What's the difference between timeshare rescission and cancellation?

Rescission is the statutory right to cancel within a short window after signing, no reason needed, usually with a full refund. "Cancellation" after that window closes isn't a legal right, it's a negotiated outcome (deed-back, surrender, or settlement) that depends on the resort's willingness and your specific contract terms.

Can a timeshare exit company guarantee they'll cancel my contract?

No legitimate company can promise that outcome, and claims of a sure thing are a red flag. The FTC's case against Reed Hein & Associates alleged the company made exactly this kind of guarantee while collecting over $124 million from consumers, and a federal court permanently banned the company from the timeshare exit business ^[1].

What happens if I just stop paying my timeshare maintenance fees?

You risk collections, damage to your credit, and potentially a lien or foreclosure on the timeshare interest, since most HOAs have the same enforcement tools as regular homeowner associations under state law. Stopping payment is not a recognized or safe exit strategy; pursue a deed-back or hardship arrangement in writing instead.

Sources

1. Federal Trade Commission v. Reed Hein & Associates, LLC (d/b/a Timeshare Exit Team), Case No. 2:19-cv-00074-RSM, W.D. Wash., stipulated order for permanent injunction: FTC alleged Timeshare Exit Team collected more than $124 million from consumers through deceptive cancellation promises and a court entered a permanent ban
2. Florida Statutes Section 721.10, cancellation of timeshare purchase contracts: State rescission windows are set by individual state statute and vary by state; Florida sets a 10-day window
3. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, "What is a timeshare?" consumer guidance: Timeshare interests typically have little to no resale value
4. ARDA, State of the Vacation Timeshare Industry owner data summary (2023): Average 2023 timeshare purchase price approximately $23,940 and average annual maintenance fee approximately $1,205
5. U.S. Department of Justice: Owners of a timeshare exit company pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy, illustrating the risk of scams in the timeshare exit industry.
6. Florida Senate: Florida law specifies the required contents of timeshare purchase contracts, including disclosure obligations relevant to rescission rights.
7. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: The CFPB provides consumer guidance on timeshare ownership costs, cancellation, and how to avoid exit scams.
8. Better Business Bureau: The BBB warns consumers to verify the legitimacy of timeshare exit companies before paying upfront fees.