Rules Of Conduct

Question 1

When we’re the Rules of Conduct published?

Answer 1

2021

Question 2

When did they come into effect?

Answer 2

February 2022

Question 3

What is Rule 1?

Answer 3

Honesty and integrity!

Members and firms must be honest, act with integrity and comply with their personal obligations, including obligations to the RICS

Question 4

What is Rule 2?

Answer 4

Competency!

Members and firms must maintain their professional competency and ensure that services are provided by competent individuals who have the necessary expertise

Question 5

What is Rule 3?

Answer 5

Members and firms must provide good-quality and diligent service

Question 6

What is Rule 4?

Answer 6

Members and firms must treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion

Question 7

What is Rule 5?

Answer 7

Members and firms must act in the public interest, take responsibility and act to maintain public confidence in the profession

Question 8

What are the penalties for breaches of the Rules of Conduct?

Answer 8

1. Serve fixed penalty notice
2. Make a regulatory compliance order
3. Refer the matter to a member of the Regulatory Tribunal for consideration
4. Refer directly to the disciplinary panel