The panel members were Mr Richard Hair PPNAEA (Honoured) (member panellist acting as the Chairperson for the Tribunal), Mr Clive Wood (lay panellist) and Mr Stephen Shaw (lay panellist).
The presenting Case Officer for Propertymark was Miss Farrah Gibson. Mr Lamerton was in attendance in the hearing and also spoke on behalf of Mr Pottle.
Allegations
The Tribunal considered the allegations set out in the case summary sent to Mr Lamerton and Mr Pottle.
It was alleged that Mr Lamerton and Mr Pottle had acted in contravention of the requirements of the following Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules:
- Conduct rule 1.3: Using a Client Accounting Service Provider (CASP)
- Conduct rule 14: Duty to assist in disciplinary proceedings
- Conduct rule 23: Continuing professional development (CPD) rules
Decisions
The Tribunal considered the submissions from the Case Officer and the bundle of evidence and after deliberation came to the following findings:
- Conduct rule 1.3: Admitted
- Conduct rule 14: Admitted
- Conduct rule 23: Admitted
Sanctions
- Conduct rule 1.3: £2,000 each
- Conduct rule 14: £1,000 each
- Conduct rule 23: £100 each
In addition, the costs of the hearing of £625.20 were imposed against Mr Lamerton and Mr Pottle in favour of Propertymark.
Closing Statement
The Tribunal made the following statement:
'The Tribunal first of all thanks Mr Lamerton for his attendance today and acting for Mr Pottle. We urge both members to ensure that they prioritise all areas of their business, particularly compliance and business management.'
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