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On Tuesday, Kevin signs a timeshare purchase agreement at a resort in Nashville and pays a $2,000 deposit. On Friday — four days later — Kevin sends a written notice of rescission to the resort by certified mail. The resort manager insists that Kevin's rescission is too late because the five-day period 'has already passed.' Which of the following is the most accurate statement?

Correct Answer

A) Kevin's rescission is timely because four calendar days have elapsed, which is within the five-day statutory window, and written notice sent within that period is sufficient

Under the Tennessee Timeshare Act, Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-32-114, the purchaser has five calendar days from the date of signing to rescind the contract. Kevin signed on Tuesday; five calendar days later is Sunday. Friday (four days after Tuesday) falls within the five-day window. Written notice of rescission sent within the statutory period is sufficient — the resort cannot require that notice be received rather than sent within the period. Kevin's rescission is timely and the resort must refund his deposit.

Answer Options
A
Kevin's rescission is timely because four calendar days have elapsed, which is within the five-day statutory window, and written notice sent within that period is sufficient
B
The resort manager is correct; the five-day period began on Tuesday and expired on Saturday, so Friday is within the window but the notice must be received, not just mailed
C
Kevin's rescission is untimely because the deposit has already been processed, which waives the statutory rescission right under Tennessee law
D
Kevin's rescission is untimely because the five-day period excludes the day of signing, making Friday the fifth day and the deadline day, not a valid rescission day

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