If they get a tip, they still need probable cause (corroborating evidence from other sources) to take action. They can't go from a tip to putting you in the sl

If they get a tip, they still need probable cause (corroborating evidence from other sources) to take action. They can't go from a tip to putting you in the slammer merely based on the tip. They might ask you to come in and answer questions, but they can't punish you with fines, etc, like a code inspector can. If it's more than just a tip - let's say it is a witness that is coming forward, then you will have the right to question the witness in a court of law.