Expert strategies for getting out of a timeshare on your ownGetting out of a timeshare can be difficult, but industry advocates say owners often have options that do not require hiring a third-party exit company. Getting out of a timeshare can be difficult, but industry advocates say owners often have options that do not require hiring a third-party exit company. Sue and Bernie Madeja say they hired a timeshare exit company because rising maintenance fees made them want out of their timeshare. Brian Rogers, who runs the timeshare advocacy organization, Timeshare Users Group, says people seeking to leave a timeshare are likely to encounter scams. The American Resort Development Association maintains a list of timeshare companies that will take back ownership, according to experts interviewed for the report.