24 CFR §103.405
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- (a)A charge:
- (1)Shall consist of a short and plain written statement of the facts upon which the Assistant Secretary has found reasonable cause to believe that a discriminatory housing practice has occurred or is about to occur;
- (2)Shall be based on the final investigative report; and
- (3)Need not be limited to facts or grounds that are alleged in the complaint filed under subpart B of this part. If the charge is based on grounds that are not alleged in the complaint, HUD will not issue a charge with regard to the grounds unless the record of investigation demonstrates that the respondent has been given notice and an opportunity to respond to the allegation.
- (b)Within three business days after the issuance of the charge, the General Counsel shall:
- (1)Obtain a time and place for hearing from the Docket Clerk for the Office of Hearings and Appeals;
- (2)File the charge along with the notifications described in 24 CFR 180.410(b) with the Office of Hearings and Appeals;
- (3)Serve the charge and notifications in accordance with 24 CFR 180.410(a); and
- (4)Notify the Assistant Secretary of the filing of the charge.