Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 10055 - Response to Complaint

(a) Unless granted an extension by the department, a response to a housing discrimination complaint filed with the department shall be provided to the department within twenty (20) days of service of the complaint, except as follows: The requirement to provide a response shall be temporarily suspended for any complaint referred to the department's mediation division.

(b) No response to the complaint is required while the complaint is pending in mediation. However, unless granted an extension by the department, a response shall be provided to the department no later than twenty-one (21) days after the date the department notifies the respondent that a response is due because mediation was declined or was unsuccessful. After the complaint is returned for investigation, the enforcement division shall in writing notify the respondent or, if the respondent is represented, the respondent's attorney, of the exact date the response is due.

Notes

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 10055

1. New section filed 9-7-2011; operative 10-7-2011 (Register 2011, No. 36).

Note: Authority cited: Section 12930(e), Government Code. Reference: Section 12986, Government Code.

1. New section filed 9-7-2011; operative 10-7-2011 (Register 2011, No. 36).