Michigan Residential Builders License Practice Test

With whom does the investigative unit verify the legitimacy of a complaint?

1. The local authority

2. The building inspector of the local jurisdiction

3. The department of labor

4. The state attorney general

The correct answer is: The building inspector of the local jurisdiction

The investigative unit verifies the legitimacy of a complaint with the building inspector of the local jurisdiction because the building inspector has direct knowledge and oversight of construction practices and compliance with building codes in the area where the complaint originated. The building inspector is responsible for ensuring that all construction work adheres to local regulations and safety standards. When a complaint is filed regarding a residential builder, the investigative unit seeks information from the building inspector to assess whether the issues raised in the complaint are valid and to gather evidence related to the situation. Locally-based inspectors are equipped with firsthand observations and records that can shed light on potential violations or concerns that prompted the complaint. Other authorities, such as local government entities, departments of labor, or the state attorney general, may play roles in broader regulatory or legal contexts but are not as directly involved in the specific details of construction practices and complaint verification as the local building inspector.