So many people bought timeshares in good faith, using them and paying all fees. Then came a day when (for a variety of reasons) they could no longer use them. They tried to sell or give them away. Even charities won't take them. The organization won't take back the deed, so it can resell it. So these owners have 2 choices: pay rapidly increasing maintenanc fees for life. Or face collection, have their credit damaged and be threatened with court action.