A homeowner pays a contractor $8,500 for kitchen renovations. The contractor abandons the job after receiving payment. The homeowner can file a claim with which Georgia agency?
Correct Answer
B) Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board
The Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board oversees contractor licenses and administers the Contractors Recovery Fund for homeowner claims against licensed contractors.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
The Georgia Construction Industry Licensing Board (GCILB) is the state agency that licenses and disciplines contractors and administers the Contractors Recovery Fund. When a licensed contractor abandons a job or commits fraud, affected homeowners can file a complaint with the GCILB, which may result in disciplinary action and a recovery fund claim to compensate the homeowner.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Georgia Department of Revenue
The Georgia Department of Revenue handles tax administration — income tax, sales tax, and similar matters. It has no jurisdiction over contractor licensing complaints or consumer protection claims related to construction work.
Option C: Secretary of State Construction Division
The Secretary of State's office handles business entity registrations, elections, and securities. It does not have a 'Construction Division' and is not the forum for contractor misconduct complaints.
Option D: Georgia Department of Insurance
The Georgia Department of Insurance regulates insurance companies, agents, and policies. While workers' comp and contractor bonds involve insurance, the Department of Insurance does not adjudicate contractor abandonment complaints — that responsibility belongs to the GCILB.
Memory Technique
GCILB = 'Georgia Contractor I'd Like Back' (the board that holds contractors accountable and can get the homeowner their money back through the Recovery Fund).
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