Sec.4-61dd-8. The answer

(a) The respondent shall file a written answer to the complaint not more than ten (10) days after receipt of the complaint and the notice of hearing. The answer shall admit, deny or plead insufficient knowledge to each and every allegation, or portion thereof, of the complaint. The answer shall set forth any facts or claims that may constitute a defense.

(b) The answer shall contain the mailing address, telephone number and facsimile mail number of the respondent, and the mailing address, telephone number and facsimile mail number of the respondent's authorized representative.

(c) Any allegation not answered in accordance with subsection (a) of this section shall be deemed admitted.

(d) The presiding officer shall, upon motion by a party, permit reasonable amendment of the answer and shall allow parties sufficient time to respond and to prepare their case in light of the amendment.

(e) The complainant's failure to file a written response to a defense shall not be deemed an admission of said defense.

(Adopted effective April 23, 2003; Amended December 30, 2008)