CFR > Title 24 - Housing and Urban Development > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Housing and Urban Development > CHAPTER X—OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR HOUSING—FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (INTERSTATE LAND SALES REGISTRATION PROGRAM) (parts 1700 to > PART 1720—FORMAL PROCEDURES AND RULES OF PRACTICE > SUBPART D—Adjudicatory Proceedings (§1720.105 to §1720.635) > 1720.235—Hearings—suspension orders issued pursuant to § 1710.45(b)(2) and § 1710.45(b)(3) of this chapter.

1720.235—Hearings—suspension orders issued pursuant to § 1710.45(b)(2) and § 1710.45(b)(3) of this chapter.

(a) A developer, upon receipt of a suspension order issued pursuant to § 1710.45(b)(2) or § 1710.45(b)(3) of this chapter, may obtain a hearing by filing a written request in accordance with the instructions regarding such request contained in the suspension order. Such request must be filed within 15 days of receipt of the suspension order and must be accompanied by an answer and 3 copies thereof signed by the respondent or respondent's attorney conforming to the requirements of § 1720.245. Filing of a motion for a more definite statement pursuant to § 1720.315 shall alter the period of time to request a hearing in accordance with § 1720.240.
(b) When a hearing is requested pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section, such hearing shall be held within 20 days of receipt of the request. The time and place for hearing shall be fixed with due regard for the public interest and the convenience and necessity of the parties or their representatives.
(c) A request for hearing filed pursuant to paragraph (a) of this section shall not interrupt or annul the effectiveness of the suspension order.