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. Miss Lucy Fidler was in attendance via Zoom accompanied by her witness Ms Susie Crolla.
Allegations
The Tribunal considered the allegations set out in the case summary sent to Miss Fidler
It was alleged that Mr Fidler had acted in contravention of the requirements of the following Propertymark Conduct and Membership Rules:
- Conduct rule 1: Accounting Rule
- 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
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: Proven
- Conduct rule 13: Proven
- Conduct rule 14: Not proven
- Conduct rule 23: Proven
Sanctions
- Conduct rule 1: £1,000
- Conduct rule 13: £1,000
- Conduct rule 23: £100
In addition, the costs of this hearing of £680 were imposed against Miss Lucy Fidler in favour of Propertymark.
Closing Statement
The Tribunal made the following statement:
'The Tribunal understands the pressures that this case has brought upon Miss Fidler. Her actions, or in-actions have led to her appearing before this Tribunal today. Could we also just comment and thank both Susie and Lucy for your attention today, your input has been very helpful, and I hope has assisted your case.'
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