§ 5.40.040. Answer.

A.

A respondent may file a written answer to the complaint within 20 days of service of the complaint and may provide any other information that it believes is relevant to the investigation of the allegations in the complaint.

B.

The answer shall include:

1.

The full name and address of respondent;

2.

The name and address of respondent's attorney, if any;

3.

A statement that the respondent admits, denies or does not have and is unable to obtain sufficient information to admit or deny each allegation made in the complaint. A statement of lack of information shall have the effect of a denial. Any allegation that is not denied shall be deemed admitted; and

4.

Each and every affirmative defense and a statement of the facts supporting each affirmative defense.

C.

The respondent may direct a written request for an extension of time to file its answer to the executive director or his or her designee prior to unsuccessful conciliation. After unsuccessful conciliation, Respondent may direct a written request for an extension of time to file an answer to the hearing panel or hearing examiner.

(AR No. 92-223(S); AO No. 2002-163, § 12, 1-7-03)