Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 24 - Housing and Urban Development |
Subtitle A - Office of the Secretary, Department of Housing and Urban Development |
Part 26 - Hearing Procedures |
Subpart A - Hearings Before Hearing Officers |
Pleadings and Motions |
§ 26.14 - Answer.
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§ 26.14 Answer.
(a) Respondent shall file an answer within 30 days of receipt of the complaint, unless otherwise specified in this title or ordered by the hearing officer.
(b) The answer shall:
(1) Respond specifically to each factual allegation contained in the complaint;
(2) Specifically plead any affirmative defense; and
(3) Set forth any mitigating factors or extenuating circumstances.
(c) A general denial shall not be permitted. Allegations are admitted when not specifically denied in respondent's answer.