Response.

(a) General. (1) To obtain a hearing, the respondent must file a written response to a notice under § 1217.6: (i) In accordance with § 1209.24 of this chapter; and (ii) Not later than 30 days after the date of service of the notice. (2) A timely filed response to a notice under § 1217.6 shall be deemed to be a request for a hearing. (3) A response to a notice under § 1217.6 must include: (i) The admission or denial of each allegation of liability made in the notice; (ii) Any defense on which the respondent intends to rely; (iii) Any reasons why the penalty and, if appropriate, any assessment should be less than the amount set forth in the notice; and (iv) The name, address, and telephone number of the person who will act as the respondent's representative, if any. (b) Failure to respond. If no response to a notice under this part is timely submitted, FHFA may file a motion for default judgment in accordance with § 1209.24(c) of this part.