The panel members were Mr Neville Pedersen MARLA (Honoured), FNAEA (Honoured) (member panellist acting as the Chairperson for the Tribunal); Ms Jacqueline Stone FNAEA (member panellist); and Ms Gillian Fleming (lay panellist).
The presenting Case Officer for Propertymark was Mr Ali Haider. Mr Elan Shasha did not attend the Hearing but had authorised Mr Maurice Shasha, his son and co-director, to represent him. Mr Maurice Shasha attended the Hearing online via Zoom.
Allegations
The Tribunal considered the allegations set out in the case summary sent to Mr Shasha.
It was alleged that Mr Shasha had acted in contravention of the requirements of the following Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules.
- Conduct Rule 13: General duty to uphold high standards of ethical and professional behaviour
- Conduct Rule 17: Personal Declarations, Applications and Fees
- Conduct Rule 23: Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Decisions
Mr Maurice Shasha entered a plea denying the alleged breaches of Rules 13, 17 and 23.
After consideration of the evidence presented and submissions by the parties, the Tribunal announced the following findings:
- Conduct Rule 13: Proven
- Conduct Rule 17: Proven
- Conduct Rule 23: Proven
Sanctions
- Conduct Rule 13: £250
- Conduct Rule 17: £150
- Conduct Rule 23: £100
In addition, the costs of this Hearing of £462 were imposed against Mr Elan Shasha in favour of Propertymark.
Closing Statement
The Tribunal made the following statement:
'The Tribunal thanks Mr Maurice Shasha for being present to represent the member, Mr Elan Shasha. We have considered the representation presented to us and found as already stated. Breach of Rule 13 was found proven in light of the judgement by the Magistrates Court, June 2023 in relation to the Housing Act 2004. In relation to Rule 17, the form is clear that it asks for a declaration of any investigation by any other relevant body under question 59. CPD is mandatory for all members.'
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