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New York, NY 10004
Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Telephone: 311
nyc.gov/dca
WRITTEN ARGUMENT FORM – RECOMMENDED DECISION
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) may affirm, reverse, or modify a Recommended Decision issued by the
Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH) in a Final Decision. You have the right to submit a written
argument why DCA should or should not follow OATH’s Recommended Decision.
Important:
You must use this form to submit a written argument.
Your written argument should rely only on facts and evidence that were used at the hearing. DCA will not
consider new facts or evidence.
DCA must receive your Written Argument Form within 30 days of the date of OATH’s Recommended
Decision.
DCA will issue a Final Decision no sooner than 60 days after the Recommended Decision is issued by
OATH.
If you list a Representative, DCA will mail the Final Decision to the Representative at the Representative’s
address. If you do not list a Representative, DCA will mail the Final Decision to your (Respondent) address
on this form.
If you disagree with DCA’s Final Decision, you have the right to appeal by filing an Article 78 proceeding in
New York State Supreme Court. More information about Article 78 proceedings can be found on the New
York State Supreme Court website at nycourts.gov.
Submission:
You can submit your Written Argument Form in ONE of three ways:
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1. Email the completed form to
@dca.nyc.gov. Make sure to include the Summons/Notice
Number in the Subject line of your email. OR
2. Mail the completed form to: Department of Consumer Affairs, Attn: General Counsel’s Office
Recommendation Review Team, 42 Broadway, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10004. OR
3. Bring the completed form to the address above.
Summons/Notice Number:
Respondent Information
Representative Information
Name:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address:
City / State /
City / State /
ZIP Code:
ZIP Code:
Telephone Number:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Email Address:
Relationship to
Respondent:
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