You can file a complaint about businesses in New York City that fail to provide layaway terms.
When agreeing to a plan requiring at least 4 payments for an item over $50, a business must disclose in writing the terms of the layaway plan.
Report a:
The content action "Clothing, shoe, or accessories store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Department store or megastore" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Drug store or pharmacy" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Electronics store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Furniture store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Home appliance store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Jewelry store" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
The content action "Pawnbroker" does not have a problem type that is supported by a service request form.
What Happens Next
If you don't include your address or email with your Service Request, you won't receive follow up. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will consider your complaint a tip.
If you include your address, DCWP will mail you a complaint form. You must complete and return it to DCWP. If you provide your email address, you'll get the form by email instead. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox.
