The panel members were Mr Neville Pedersen MARLA (Honoured) FNAEA (Honoured) (member panellist acting as the Chairperson for the Tribunal), Mr Jim Atkins PPNAEA (Honoured) (member panellist) Mr Noel Hunter OBE (lay panellist).
The presenting Case Officer for Propertymark was Mr Victor Zillmer.
Mr Liam Liskus has not attended the hearing; this still took place and was recorded.
Allegations
The Tribunal considered the allegations set out in the case summary sent to Mr Liskus.
It was alleged that Mr Liskus had acted in contravention of the requirements of the following Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules.
- Conduct Rule 8: Use of Propertymark Logos
- Conduct Rule 8.4: NAVA Propertymark Protected logo
- Conduct Rule 13: General duty to uphold high standards of ethical and professional behaviour
- Conduct Rule 14: Duty to Assist in Disciplinary Proceedings
- Conduct Rule 23: Continuing professional development (CPD) rules
Decisions
Mr David Oliver (Compliance Manager) has entered a plea denying all alleged breaches on behalf of Mr Liskus.
After consideration of the evidence presented and submissions by the parties, the Tribunal announced the following findings:
- Conduct Rule 8.4: Proven
- Conduct Rule 13: Proven
- Conduct Rule 14: Proven
- Conduct Rule 23: Proven
Sanctions
- Conduct Rule 8.4: £750
- Conduct Rule 13: £750
- Conduct Rule 14: £1000
- Conduct Rule 23: £250
In addition, the cost of this hearing of £640 were imposed against Mr Liskus in favour of Propertymark.
Closing Statement
The Tribunal made the following statement:
'It is very disappointing when a student member fails to honour the rules and obligation of membership of an association that seeks to promote good practice. The response to the disciplinary procedures has been minimal. Misuse of a logo promoting membership of NAVA is a criminal offence, liable to be reported to Trading Standards.
The rule breaches are of such a serious nature, that it is the decision of this tribunal that your membership of this Association be terminated.'
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