Valuation Surveyors Rules (Cap. 207)

Minister may, after consultation with the Board, prescribe; and (ii) completed such period of such practical training in the work of a valuation surveyor as the Minister may, on the recommendation of the Board, consider satisfactory; or (b) acquired such qualifications and experience as the Minister may, after consultation with the Board, consider to be adequate for efficient practice as a valuation surveyor. 12. The Board may suspend the registration of any valuation surveyor or strike out of the register the name of any valuation surveyor who is found, after due inquiry by the Board, to have been guilty of professional misconduct. Suspension of valuation surveyors 13. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board may, within twenty-eight days of receiving a copy of such decision, appeal to the High Court, and the High Court may make such order thereon as it thinks fit. Appeals 14. The Minister may, by statutory instrument, make regulations for the better carrying out of the purposes of this Act. Regulations SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION VALUATION SURVEYORS CAP. 207 THE VALUATION SURVEYORS RULES ARRANGEMENT OF RULES Rule 1. Title 2. Interpretation 3. Correspondence 4. Application for registration 5. Fee for registration 6. Annual subscription 7. Change of address 8. Office of Board and meetings 9. Notice of meetings 10. Minutes of meetings 11. Delegation of powers 12. Co-option 13. Board's finances 14. Accounts 15. Expenditure 16. Auditors 17. Annual report, balance sheet and accounts 18. Appointment of officers of Board 19. Scale 20. Rules of professional conduct and disciplinary proceedings FIRST SCHEDULE-Form of application for registration SECOND SCHEDULE-Scale THIRD SCHEDULE-Rules of professional conduct and disciplinary proceedings SECTION 8-THE VALUATION SURVEYORS RULES Rules made by the Board, with the approval of the Minister Statutory Instrument 112 of 1979 Act No. 13 of 1994 1. These Rules may be cited as the Valuation Surveyors Rules. Title 2. In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires- Interpretation "accused" means a surveyor against whom a complaint is made or whose conduct may appear to the Board to require or is under investigation; "arrangement" means written agreement between a surveyor and his client; "meeting" means a meeting of the Board; "scale" means scale of fees; "Secretary" means secretary to the Board; "selling" includes selling by auction, private treaty, tender or otherwise; "surveyor" means a registered valuation surveyor; "Treasurer" means treasurer to the Board. 3. All correspondence to the Board shall be addressed to the Secretary at P.O. Box 50027, Lusaka, or at any other postal address of the Board, as may from time to time be notified in that respect by the Board. Correspondence 4. All applications for registration shall be made in the form set out in the First Schedule, obtainable from the Secretary, and shall be accompanied by a fee for registration. Application for registration 5. (1) The fee for registration shall be fifty fee units. Fee for registration (2) On the refusal of any application for registration, the fee for registration thereof shall be returned to the applicant at the time of his notification by the Board of the Board's decision thereon. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) 6. There shall be paid to the Board by every surveyor on or before the 1st July in each year, such an annual subscription as the Board may from time to time determine. Annual subscription 7. Every surveyor shall notify the Secretary immediately of his change of address. Change of address 8. (1) The office of the Board and meetings shall be at such places as the Board may from time to time determine. Office of Board and meetings (2) The Board shall meet as often as may be necessary but in any case not less than twice in every calendar year. 9. (1) The Secretary shall give to all members not less than seven days' notice of any meeting. Notice of meetings (2) Such notice shall indicate the time and place of the said meeting. 10. The Board shall keep minutes of meetings and the Chairman shall confirm and sign, after any correction if necessary, the minutes of the previous meeting. Minutes of meetings 11. The Board may delegate any of its powers to committees consisting of such member or members as it thinks fit. Delegation of powers 12. The Board may co-opt not more than two persons to act temporarily, one as Secretary and the other as Treasurer. Co-option 13. (1) The Board shall be responsible for its financial affairs. Board's finances (2) All moneys accrued to or received by the Board shall be paid into an account at such bank as the Board shall direct; and no sum shall be paid out of the said account except by the direction of the Board. 14. The Board shall cause true accounts to be kept of all (a) moneys received and expended by the Board and the purposes for which such moneys are received and expended; (b) assets and liabilities of the Board. Accounts 15. The Board may pay out of its funds such moneys as are necessary for the work of the Board or of any committee appointed by the Board. Expenditure 16. The Board shall appoint an auditor at a fee to be fixed by the Board. Auditors 17. Not later than the 31st December in each year, the Board shall deliver to every surveyor a copy of an annual report and of the balance sheet and accounts up to the 30th June of that year, covering the previous twelve months, together with a copy of the auditor's report thereon. Annual report, balance sheet and accounts 18. The Board may appoint a Secretary, Treasurer, and other officers of the Board on such terms and conditions as it may deem fit. Appointment of officers of Board 19. A surveyor shall be entitled to charge the fees at a scale laid down in the Second Schedule: Scale Provided that the provisions of this rule shall not apply to a surveyor who is in the service of the Government. 20. A surveyor shall comply with the rules of professional conduct set out in Part I of the Third Schedule; and in any case of any alleged breach thereof, the Board shall institute disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the rules set out in Part II of the said Schedule. Rules of professional conduct and disciplinary proceedings FIRST SCHEDULE (Rule 4) FORM OF APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION (To be completed by a person applying for registration) PARTICULARS Surname. (block capitals) First name Date of birth sex ....................... Address Telephone number TRAINING School, Technical College or University attended (give dates): Nature of course of study: Professional examinations passed (give dates): (Documentary evidence or certified copies thereof must be submitted with this application) Membership of professional organisations (give grade of membership): PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE Present employment: Name of employer Position held Date of appointment .................................. Nature of work undertaken Previous employment (whole career to date): Name of employers (give dates) Positions held Nature of work undertaken (If more space is needed please continue on a separate sheet) DECLARATION I am not practising or employed in any capacity other than as stated above; nor am I associated with any firm, business, trade, office or association other than as mentioned above. Neither my professional nor general conduct has been such as to debar me from membership of any relevant professional body or institution. I hereby solemly and sincerely declare that the foregoing statements are true in every respect. Declared at ................................... this ................... day of 19 ...... by the said (Name of Applicant) (Signature of Applicant) Before me: (Commissioner for Oaths) To: The Secretary. The Valuation Surveyors Registration Board, P.O. Box 50027, Lusaka. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date application received Fee for registration received Annual subscription received Date presented to the Board Decision Date applicant informed Register number Remarks: SECOND SCHEDULE (Rule 19) SCALE PART I 1. The fees set out herein are, except where otherwise stated, exclusive of disbursements, fees for plans and copies of documents, and traveling and other expenses, which shall be paid for by the client to the surveyor in addition to the charges for professional services. Expenses 2. The scale shall be for a full and detailed report, except in the following circumstances: (a) where a report or valuation has been made on a particular property for the same client, a reduced fee may, by prior arrangement, be charged for a further report or valuation made at a later stage; (b) where instructions are held to carry out work which would normally involve charging fees under more than one scale, a reduced fee may normally be charged; (c) where a full report is not required by the client, a reduced fee may, by prior arrangement, be charged. Such a fee shall not be less than fifty per centum of the normal fee. Reduced scale 3. (1) Where a surveyor acts for two or more parties, the charge shall be one and a half times the fee payable under the relevant scale, divisible between all the parties. (2) The charge for making valuations of a fraction of an estate shall be based on the amount of the work involved. (3) The fees prescribed shall not apply to structural surveys. Valuations PART II 1. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (2), the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of unexhausted improvements shall be in accordance with the following scale: Valuation Fee On the first K3,000 . . . . 1.0 per centum On the next K22,000 . . . . 0.50 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 0.25 per centum (2) The minimum fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be three hundred fee units. Valuations of unexhausted improvements 2. The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of goodwill of a business shall be in accordance with the following scale: Valuation Fee On the first K2,000 . . . . 5.0 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 2.5 per centum Valuations of goodwill of business 3. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (2), the fee payable to a surveyor engaged by a building society for the purpose of making valuations of unexhausted improvements for a building society mortgage shall be in accordance with the scale of the building society, if any, in force. (2) Where a surveyor refuses to accept instructions based on the scale of the building society, the fee payable to him may be by prior arrangement. Valuations of unexhausted improvements for building society mortgage 4. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (2), the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of unexhausted improvements for an annual rental shall be in accordance with the following scale: Valuation of- Fee (a) Agricultural property: On the first K600 . . . . . . 10.5 per centum On the next K1,400 . . . . 5.5 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 2.5 per centum (b) Other property: On the first K600 . . . . . . 7.5 per centum On the next K1,400 . . . . 4.5 per centum Valuations of unexhausted improvements for annual rental On the next K3,000 . . . . 3.0 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 2.0 per centum (2) The minimum fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of any agricultural property for an annual rental shall be three hundred fee units. (3) The maximum fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of any property other than agricultural property for a letting for a period of less than one year shall be by prior arrangement. 5. The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations for probate shall be in accordance with the scale specified in paragraph 1 of this Part. Valuations for probate 6. The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of unexhausted improvements for rating purposes shall be on the basis of time occupied, dependent upon the circumstances of each case and the nature of the work involved, agreed by prior arrangement. Valuations of unexhausted improvements for rating purposes 7. (1) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of any work for the compulsory acquisition of property, including negotiating where required, for a settlement, shall be in accordance with the following scale: Amount Fee units K On 400 . . . . . . . . 300 On 600 . . . . . . . . 380 On 800 . . . . . . . . 460 On 1,000 . . . . . . . . 550 On 1,200 . . . . . . . . 590 On 1,400 . . . . . . . 630 On 1,600 . . . . . . . . 670 On 1,800 . . . . . . . . 720 On 2,000 . . . . . . . . 760 On 2,400 . . . . . . . . 800 On 2,800 . . . . . . . . 840 On 3,200 . . . . . . . . 880 On 3,600 . . . . . . . . 920 On 4,000 . . . . . . . . 970 On 4,400 . . . . . . . . 1,010 On 4,800 . . . . . . . . 1,050 On 5,200 . . . . . . . . 1,090 On 5,600 . . . . . . . . 1,130 On 6,00 0 . . . . . . . . 1,180 Valuations of work for compulsory acquisition of property On 6,400 . . . . . . . . 1,220 On 6,800 . . . . . . . . 1,260 On 7,200 . . . . . . . . 1,300 On 7,600 . . . . . . . . 1,340 On 8,000 . . . . . . . . 1,390 On 8,400 . . . . . . . . 1,430 On 8,800 . . . . . . . . 1,470 On 9,200 . . . . . . . . 1,510 On 9,600 . . . . . . . . 1,550 On 10,000 . . . . . . . . 1,600 On 10,400 . . . . . . . . 1,640 On 10,800 . . . . . . . . 1,680 On 11,200 . . . . . . . . 1,720 On 11,600 . . . . . . . . 1,760 On 12,000 . . . . . . . . 1,810 On 12,400 . . . . . . . . 1,850 On 12,800 . . . . . . . . 1,890 On 13,200 . . . . . . . . 1,930 On 13,600 . . . . . . . . 1,970 Amount Fee units K On 14,000 . . . . . . . . 2,020 On 14,400 . . . . . . . . 2,060 On 14,800 . . . . . . . . 2,100 On 15,200 . . . . . . . . 2,140 On 15,600 . . . . . . . . 2,180 On 16,000 . . . . . . . . 2,230 On 16,400 . . . . . . . . 2,270 On 16,800 . . . . . . . . 2,310 On 17,200 . . . . . . . . 2,350 On 17,600 . . . . . . . . 2,390 On 18,000 . . . . . . . . 2,440 On 18,400 . . . . . . . . 2,480 On 18,800 . . . . . . . . 2,520 On 19,200 . . . . . . . . 2,560 On 19,600 . . . . . . . . 2,600 On 20,000 . . . . . . . . 2,650 On 22,000 . . . . . . . . 2,860 On 24,000 . . . . . . . . 3,070 On 28,000 . . . . . . . . 3,490 On 32,000 . . . . . . . . 3,910 On 36,000 . . . . . . . . 4,330 On 40,000 . . . . . . . . 4,750 On the residue . . . . . . 1 per centum (2) For the purposes of calculating the fee chargeable under the provisions of this paragraph, where the works for which the fee is chargeable are negotiated by the surveyor, the cost of such works and any amount set-off in respect of betterment shall be added to the amount of the settlement. (3) The scale specified in this paragraph shall not apply to any surveyors acting either as arbitrators or umpires. (4) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of attending any court, or appearing before any umpire, arbitrator or advisory board, shall be by prior arrangement. (5) Where compensation is between any two consecutive amounts specified in sub-paragraph (1), the fee on the next higher amount shall apply, if the settlement is for a sum under K2,000; and the fee on the next lower amount, plus one per centum of the residue, if the settlement is for a sum exceeding K2,000. (6) For the purpose of calculating the fees payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (5), fractions of K200 shall be deemed to be K200. 8. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of furniture, fixtures, trading stocks and effects, shall be in accordance with the following scale: Amount Fee On the first K1,400 . . . . 5.5 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 2.5 per centum (2) The fee payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) shall be inclusive of the fee for making or checking inventories of any furniture, fixtures, trading stocks and effects, if required, for which it is payable. (3) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of antiques, works of art, fine art, or other similar objects shall be by prior arrangement. (4) The minimum fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be three hundred fee units. Valuations of furniture, fixtures, etc. 9. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of plant and machinery or vehicles shall be in accordance with the following scale: Amount Fee On the first K1,200 . . . . 2.5 per centum On the next K10,800 . . . . 1.5 per centum On the next K18,000 . . . . 1.0 per centum On the next K70,000 . . . . 0.5 per centum (2) The fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph for the Valuations of plant and machinery or vehicles valuations of plant and machinery or vehicles exceeding K100,000 shall be by prior arrangement. (3) The minimum fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be three hundred fee units. 10. (1) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of fixtures, fittings, or contents of the items specified in column 1 shall be at the rate set out directly opposite thereto in column 2, which is the percentage of the valuation of the item: Column 1 Column 2 Item Fee Hotels, restaurants, rest-houses or cafes 5.5 per centum Bars or off-licence premises . . 7.5 per centum (2) The fee payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) shall be based on the gross amount of the valuation as settled. (3) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of trading stock on any licensed premises shall be by prior arrangement. Valuations of fixtures, etc., of hotels, etc. 11. (1) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making valuations of live and dead farming stocks, agricultural plant or fixtures, or of growing crops or other residual improvements, shall be in accordance with the following scale: Valuation Fee On the first K400 . . . . 7.0 per centum On the next K1,600 . . . . 4.0 per centum On the next K18,000 . . . . 2.0 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 1.0 per centum (2) Such fee as is referred to in sub-paragraph (1) shall be based on the gross amount of the valuation of the property in respect of which it is payable. (3) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of preparing or adjusting dilapidation, disturbance or other deterioration of any such property as is referred to in sub-paragraph (1) shall be on the basis of time occupied. (4) The minimum fee payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (1) shall be three hundred fee units. Valuations of live and dead farming stocks, etc. 12. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (3), the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of preparing schedules for a landlord and settling the amount, if required, shall be in accordance with the following scale: Amount Fee On the first K2,000 . . . . 8.0 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 5.0 per centum or 5.0 per centum of the cost of works executed by the lessee (whichever is the greater) Dilapidations (2) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for acting on behalf of a tenant in connection with a schedule for an amount claimed by the landlord shall be in accordance with the following scale: Amount Fee On the first K1,000 . . . . 8.0 per centum On the residue . . . . . . 5.0 per centum (3) Where the amount claimed by the landlord is not quantified, the fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be based on the estimated cost of complying with the landlord's schedule. (4) The minimum fee payable to a surveyor under the provisions of this paragraph shall be three hundred fee units. 13. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making or checking inventories of furniture and other effects shall, according to the circumstances of each case, including the status of the surveyor, be by prior arrangement. (2) The fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph for acting between two or more parties shall be one and a half times the fee payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (1), divisible between all the parties. (3) In cases involving dilapidations, an additional fee shall be payable under the provisions of this paragraph; and shall be in accordance with the scale specified in paragraph 12 of this Part. Inventories 14. The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of preparing reports on the condition of property shall be on the basis of time occupied. Reports on condition of property 15. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (5), the fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making assessments of buildings for insurance shall be in accordance with the following scale: Amount Fee On the first K10,000 . . . . 0.25 per centum On the next K90,000 . . . . 0.15 per centum On the next K300,000 . . . . 0.1 per centum (2) The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of making assessments of chattels for insurance shall be in accordance with the scale specified in, and there shall apply the same considerations as apply to, paragraph 8 of this Part. (3) The fee payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (1), for an assessment exceeding K400,000, shall be by prior arrangement. Assessments of buildings and chattels for insurance (4) The fee payable under the provisions of sub-paragraph (2) shall not be inclusive of the fee for negotiations with brokers or insurance companies, if any, which shall be on the basis of time occupied. (5) The minimum fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be three hundred fee units. 16. (1) Subject to the other provisions of this paragraph, the fee payable as commission to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of selling the items specified in column 1 shall be at the rate or as directly set out opposite thereto in column 2: Column 1 Column 2 Item Fee 1. Furniture, trading stock, or chttlels . . 7.5 per centum of the amount realised 2. Plant and machinery . . . . By prior arrangement but not exceeding 7.5 per centum of the amount realised 3. Live and dead farming stock, except horses, pedigree live-stock, bulls, rams, boars and poultry . . . . (a) 2.5 per centum of the amount realised on live farming stock (b) By prior arrangement but not exceeding 7.5 per centum of the amount realised on dead farming stock 4. Horses, pedigree livestock, bulls, rams, boars and poultry . . . . 5.0 per centum of the amount realised (2) The fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall not be inclusive of the costs of advertising or other expenses. (3) The minimum fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be one thousand two hundred and fifty fee units. (4) In the case of a sale by auction, where bids fail to reach the reverse price or are bought in by or on behalf of the vendor, the fee payable under the provisions of this paragraph shall be one half of the corresponding fee specified in sub-paragraph (1), based on the reserve or buying-in price. Sales 17. The fee payable to a surveyor engaged for the purpose of dealing with town and country planning work shall be on the basis of time occupied. Dealing with town and country planning work 18. In those case where charges are to be assessed on the basis of Charges for time occupied by a surveyor in connection with the work for which he is engaged, the fee payable to the surveyor shall be at an hourly rate agreed, by prior arrangement, not exceeding sixteen thousand kwacha per hour, depending on the circumstances and nature of the work involved. time occupied 19. An additional charge may, by prior arrangement, be made by a surveyor for time spent by the surveyor in travelling in connection with the work for which he is engaged; such a charge shall be assessed in accordance with the rate set out in paragraph 18 of this Part. (As amended by Act No. 13 of 1994) Travelling time THIRD SCHEDULE (Rule 20) RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS PART I RULES OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT 1. No surveyor shall conduct himself in such a manner as to prejudice his professional status or the reputation of the Board. Conduct 2. No surveyor shall be connected in any way with any occupation or business which is incompatible with the work of a surveyor. Connection with occupation or business incompatible with work of surveyor 3. Every surveyor shall (a) when acting for a client whose interests conflict with his own, disclose the relevant facts to his client; and (b) ensure that neither he personally nor any firm or company carrying on practice as surveyors of which he is a partner or director acts for two or more parties with conflicting interests without disclosing the relevant facts to those parties. Clash of interests 4. (1) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (2), no surveyor No acceptance shall, in his professional capacity accept, otherwise than for the benefit of a client, any trade or other commercial discount or commission. (2) Subject to the provisions of sub-paragraph (1), a surveyor may accept a commercial discount or commission in respect of goods or services ordered by him on behalf of a client, provided full disclosure of the acceptance is made to the client. of discount 5. No surveyor shall (a) offer to provide, whether to a prospective client or a third party, any gift or favour in money or money's worth, designed to secure instructions for work; (b) with the object of securing instructions or supplanting a fellow surveyor, knowingly attempt to compete with that surveyor on the basis of fees or commissions; (c) pay any fees or commissions to persons other than other surveyors for introduction of a client; (d) act or offer to act in any capacity in relation to any matter which is the subject of judicial or quasi-judicial proceedings, either on the footing that no charge shall be made unless the proceedings are successful or on the footing that the amount of the charge shall be related to the degree of success attained. Improper inducement 6. No surveyor shall solicit instructions for work in any manner whatsoever: Provided that the provisions of this paragraph shall not, in the case of a regular client, apply unless the surveyor knew or ought to have known that the work in question had already been entrusted to another surveyor. Touting 7. Every surveyor shall (a) keep in one or more bank accounts, separate from his own, his firm's or his company's bank account as the case may be, any moneys held by or entrusted to him, his firm or his company in any capacity, other than that of beneficial owner; and (b) at the due time, account to all the parties entitled thereto for all moneys held as aforesaid, less any legitimate deduction therefrom. Separate bank accounts 8. No surveyor shall carry on practice as a surveyor under any such name, style or title as to prejudice his professional status or the reputation of the Board. No prejudicial name, style or title 9. Every surveyor shall ensure that the form, content and method of Publication or publication or distribution of any advertisement, article, leaflet, brochure or other publicity material of any kind whatsoever, published, issued or authorised by him are neither misleading to the public nor such as to prejudice his professional status or the reputation of the Board. distribution of advertisement, etc. PART II RULES OF DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING 1. The conduct of any accused shall be considered by the Board of its own accord or upon a complaint made by or on behalf of any person aggrieved by reason of the alleged misconduct and, if deemed necessary, further inquired into by the Board. When Board may institute inquiry 2. The Board may require a complainant to file further particulars of any of the matters of which he complains and may require the complaint or any part thereof to be verified by an affidavit. Complaints 3. The Board shall, by notice sent to the accused by registered post, addressed to his place of business appearing in the register or to his last known address, inform the accused of the complaint made against him; and shall call upon the accused to file within ten days of the date of posting such notice his explanation, verified by an affidavit, in answer to the complaint. Explanation in answer to complaint 4. The Board may summon before it any accused and may call upon him to produce any document, valuation, paper, drawing, or other writing in his possession or under his control in any way relating to or concerning the complaint or matter under investigation; and shall hear any relevant evidence and inspect any relevant documents which the complainant or the accused may desire to adduce. Power to subpoena accused 5. The accused shall, in a case in which his conduct is complained of or appears to the Board to require or is under investigation, have the right to appear before the Board and to be heard, either in person or through his legal practitioner, and may call such evidence and produce such documents as may be relevant to the case. Appearance of accused 6. Should the accused not appear in a case in which his conduct is complained of or appears to the Board to require or is under investigation and not file an explanation thereof, the inquiry may proceed forthwith. Non-appearance of accused 7. At any inquiry held under the provisions of these Rules, all verbal evidence shall be taken on oath. Evidence on oath 8. The Board may, after having duly inquired into the conduct of any accused who is found guilty of a breach of the rules of professional conduct (a) take no further action against the accused; (b) caution the accused; (c) suspend the registration of the accused; or (d) strike out of the register the name of the accused. Penalties CHAPTER 208 THE COMMON LEASEHOLD SCHEMES ACT ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS PART I PRELIMINARY Section 1. Short title 2. Interpretation PART II COMMON LEASEHOLD SCHEMES 3. Land may be subdivided by registering a common leasehold scheme 4. Method of registration 5. Content of a common leasehold scheme 6. Easements between units 7. Ownership of common property PART III THE BODY CORPORATE UNDER A COMMON LEASEHOLD SCHEME 8. Unit-holders become incorporated on registration