CFR › Title 24 › Part 26 › §26.1424 CFR §26.14Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov ↗Copy link(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.