If the parties agree to have the matter settled through the HUD administrative process, a hearing must be held within ____ days of issuance of the charge.

• A. 60
• B. 120
• C. 30
• D. 90

Answer: (B)

The timing concept being tested is the deadline for holding a HUD administrative hearing after a charge is issued when the parties choose this route. The hearing must occur within 120 days of the charge’s issuance. This 120-day window keeps the process moving promptly while giving both sides enough time to prepare, gather evidence, and schedule the hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Shorter timeframes like 30, 60, or 90 days would rush preparation and could compromise fairness, whereas 120 days is the standard period that balances speed with due process.