(1) The hearing officer shall hold contested case hearings in the county where the unlawful conduct is alleged to have occurred, unless a party requests a change of venue for good cause shown. The hearing officer may change venue for the hearing of a contested case upon the entry of a default against a respondent, to expedite hearing, or otherwise to provide for a fair hearing upon good cause which appears of record.

(2) The hearing officer may require a party to make arrangements for a suitable place of hearing and bear the cost of facilities to conduct the hearing.