(b) Initially, the department may attempt to informally resolve the complaint. If informal resolution of the complaint is unsuccessful, the department shall resolve such complaints and disputes by administrative hearing, pursuant to the state administrative procedure act.
(c) The decision shall provide compensation to the aggrieved party in an amount which shall include, but not be limited to:
(i) Filing and recording fees, inspection fees and other required costs that the aggrieved party would not have incurred had the home met applicable standards; and
(ii) The cost of conforming repairs or replacements.
(d) The department may apportion liability between two or more parties or business entities where appropriate.
(e) The decision resolving the complaint shall be in writing and shall provide the reason therefor, a copy of the decision shall be provided to all interested parties.
(f) The department may require, as a condition of receiving and retaining any certification pursuant to this article, that an applicant agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the department in connection with the resolution of complaints and disputes and agrees to be bound by the department's determination subject to any administrative and judicial review provided for in this article.
(g) Any party may seek judicial review of the administrative determination pursuant to article seventy-eight of the civil practice law and rules.
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