A Virginia contractor receives a complaint filed with the Board for Contractors. The contractor fails to respond within the required timeframe. What is the potential consequence?
Correct Answer
B) Default judgment against the contractor
Failure to respond to Board complaints within the required timeframe can result in a default judgment against the contractor.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Virginia's regulatory framework, failure to respond to a Board for Contractors complaint within the required timeframe exposes the contractor to a default judgment. This is consistent with standard administrative and legal procedures where non-response results in a judgment in favor of the complaining party.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Fine of $500
A flat $500 fine is not the specified consequence for non-response to Board complaints. While the Board can impose fines, the specific consequence of failing to respond is a default judgment, not a fixed fine.
Option C: Requirement to retake the licensing exam
Requiring a retake of the licensing exam is not an automatic consequence of failing to respond to a complaint. Exam retakes are associated with initial licensing failure or fraudulent licensing, not complaint non-response.
Option D: Automatic license suspension
Automatic license suspension is a more severe administrative action that typically follows a hearing or finding of violation, not simply a failure to respond. The default judgment comes first in the process.
Memory Technique
No response = default judgment. Like not showing up to court — you lose by default. The Board plays by the same rules as a civil court.
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