Spanish timeshare claims coming to an end?

November 6th, 2023

There have been a number of reports recently that representations have been made to the Spanish Parliament concerning modifications to Laws 42/98 encompassing Law 4/12. Law 42/98 was enacted on the 5th January 1999 and put some strenuous rules in place regarding both the sales methods and terms governing timeshare contracts in the country. In […]

Pointless Spanish court appeals

March 4th, 2021

In the developed world we can mostly be proud of the legal systems in place. Where there is any element of doubt the accused has the right to appeal the sentence of the court. This fundamental right is sacrosanct and is a pillar of justice for the protection of the innocent but when this right […]

Madrid Supreme Court scam – Beware

January 27th, 2021

Yet again we must compliment the tenacity and downright deception of the scammers. We have seen in the past some pretty convincing fake documents that purport to come from the courts in Spain and it must be said, for the untrained eye, these documents look pretty convincing but of course they are not real. Joining […]

Timeshare Claims in Spain – Explaining the Process of Spanish Court Claims

April 29th, 2020

Timeshare claims in Spain – No doubt you may have read that the rules relating to both new timeshare purchase and existing ownership that were the subject of an overhaul of European law. The Timeshare, Long-Term Holiday Product, Resale and Exchange Contracts Directive 2008/122/EC (the Directive) was adopted in March 2012. This Directive was designed to […]

More wins for Timeshare Owners in the Spanish Courts

April 26th, 2017

Since the Supreme Court Rulings in Madrid, the wins against null and void timeshare contracts just keep coming. In the past week we have seen three wins for timeshare owners against their resorts in Spain. There have been two cases won against Anfi Sales SL, the largest Timeshare Group in Gran Canaria due to contracts […]

Supreme Court Rules Against Anfi Sales SL

February 20th, 2017

Another win for an Anfi Sales SL clients in Madrid last week has left the timeshare industry wondering how many more of these have to come! All of the contracts that have been sold in perpetuity are being deemed null and void and the resorts forced to pay the clients back their original ‘investment’. These […]

JLCA & AS Lawyers – Spanish timeshare

January 15th, 2016

JLCA & AS.- Lawyers is a Spanish legal firm which provides professional services both nationally and internationally. They have a wide range of lawyers, allowing them to offer a multidisciplinary service with a high level of expertise. Currently they have offices in Alicante, Gran Alacant, Barcelona, Madrid, Marbella, London, Paris, Brussels, Miami and Moscow. What […]

Do you own Spanish Timeshare? Did you buy that timeshare before 5 of January 1999?

June 26th, 2015

Are you entitled to rely upon the Provision 1.4 of Law 42/1998 which prohibits the denomination of those rights as “multi-ownership” or any other way containing the word “ownership”, “owner” or “property”? Yes you are! Firstly let me explain; The EU is made up of various nations, each operating their own distinct legal systems. Each […]

Perpetuity is Illegal in Spanish Timeshare

March 10th, 2015

Perpetuity is Illegal in Spanish Timeshare How does this new ruling sit with the UK Courts in particular section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974? The Facts The Supreme Court in Spain has declared, in an unprecedented decision, that any contract signed in perpetuity should be considered null and void. This Landmark case defines […]

TATOC Announcement

May 20th, 2015

TATOC announced a major misrepresentation which all timeshare consumers/owners should be aware of as, unwittingly, timeshare consumers could be subject to a major mis-adventure if they believe that the Supreme Court judges got the law right. Some might say the TATOC backed announcement is brave, others may say they are barking mad, but one has […]

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