{"id":1142,"date":"2009-11-18T00:35:00","date_gmt":"2009-11-18T00:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-1199783855.us-west-2.elb.amazonaws.com\/blog\/2009\/11\/18\/owning-a-lock-off-timeshare-unit\/"},"modified":"2009-11-18T00:35:00","modified_gmt":"2009-11-18T00:35:00","slug":"owning-lock-off-timeshare-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-origin.redweek.com\/blog\/2009\/11\/18\/owning-lock-off-timeshare-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"Owning a Lock-off Timeshare Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When a timeshare condominium has a middle door that can \u201clock\u201d the unit in half, this is referred to as &#8220;lock-off.&#8221; There are many advantages to owning this type of unit, also known as a lockout. Because it can be divided into two separate sections, the owner has several options if they decide to rent out their unit: <\/p>\n<p><b>Lock-Off Rental Options<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rent the entire unit to one party<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Stay in one half of the unit themselves and rent out the other half<\/li>\n<p><\/p>\n<li>Rent out both halves to two different parties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While the complete timeshare unit may have a full kitchen and laundry facilities, the lock-off portion will likely look more like a hotel room &#8211; with one room, a bathroom, and possibly a small kitchenette. If you are considering <a href=\"http:\/\/www.redweek.com\/browse\/timeshares\">renting a timeshare<\/a> lock-off, make sure to have the owner confirm the unit size and amenities that will be included in writing so you know how large your rental is. 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