Additional payments:
- All additional payments are banned unless the consumer expressly agrees to the payment, which in reality means (in the case of the internet) that boxes authorising additional payments should not already be ticked for you by the trader
As with all EU directives its purpose and intent is to align and simplify rules across all its member states. Member states and individual countries do not have much flexibility on how they should put it into law in their own country as it is binding on all.
The UK government consulted on the areas where we do have flexibility and provided a consultation document which I have linked.
consultation on implementation of the CRD This consultation period ended on
The EU have now published its and as such all business must comply with these regulations and from 13 June 2014.
Consumers can get further timeshare and industry particular assistance by contacting the timeshareconsumerassociation.org.uk TCA
Far too long the trader have had their own way and the EU have been making strides in the protection of consumers and giving them the necessary tools which will allow them to take the rogue trader to task.
These regulations are part of a wider, fundamental governmental reform of consumer law, including the draft Consumer Rights Bill, which when implemented will assist consumers with better information and protection when they are buying/acquiring timeshare products.
For more information regarding this article or assistance in any other timeshare related issues please contact the TCA on 01908 881058 or email: info@TimeshareConsumerAssociation.org.uk