The Property Litigation Association

We are a members' organisation for legal professionals specialising in all aspects of commercial, residential and agricultural property litigation.

We promote specialist property litigation skills within the property industry and provide an active member network for the exchange of information.

We also provide education and training in property litigation and we are a public voice for property law through our media and public affairs campaigns.

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Our Mission

What We Do

Education

Our education and training resources cover different aspects of property litigation including commercial, residential and agricultural property law. 

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Law Reform

Law reform is a fundamental part of our role and we regularly campaign for improvements to property law and the court service. 

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Wellbeing

We provide practical wellbeing resources to our members, as well as hosting events on this subject. 

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JPLA

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PLA

The JPLA helps members of up to 10 years' PQE develop their technical expertise as well as their own network of property professionals. 

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Events

What's
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Find, book and manage upcoming property law events, including our Annual Conference, and social events, including our Summer Party.

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17th September 2025

Roxy Ball Room, St Mary Axe, London, EC3A 8AA

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Blog: World Suicide Prevention Day
Wellbeing blogs
Blog: World Suicide Prevention Day

10th Sep 2025

Content warning – this article discusses experiences of suicide This World Suicide Prevention Day, PLA Wellbeing committee member, Stephen Scott talks about the importance of raising awareness of suicide and the vital work of the Samaritans.
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Guide to Business & Property Work at Central London (July 2025)
Directions, Protocols & Guidance
Guide to Business & Property Work at Central London (July 2025)

29th Aug 2025

The County Court at Central London has published an updated guide to the Business and Property Work undertaken at the court.
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Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services: consultation
Law Reform Surveys
Strengthening leaseholder protections over charges and services: consultation

22nd Aug 2025

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government have published a consultation entitled “Strengthening Leasehold Protections over Charges and Services” dated 4 July 2025. The consultation itself is lengthy and includes over 200 questions. The Law Reform Committee has sought to identify the questions of most relevant to PLA members, so that we can prepare a summary response to the consultation on behalf of the PLA.
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Inclusivity at Work Events: Rethinking the Role of Alcohol
ED&I blogs
Inclusivity at Work Events: Rethinking the Role of Alcohol

22nd Aug 2025

ED&I Committee member, Chris Lee, talks about why he doesn't drink alcohol anymore, his experience of alcohol while working in the legal industry, and how this has shaped his perspective towards alcohol at work events.
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BTR News: Will the Renters Rights Bill have unintended consequences?
Press
BTR News: Will the Renters Rights Bill have unintended consequences?

04th Aug 2025

Major reforms to England’s rental laws could shrink supply and push up rents, warns PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell, in her article on the Renters' Rights Bill for BTR News.
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PLA Post July 2025
PLA Post
PLA Post July 2025

17th Jul 2025

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts
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Cracking down on landlords' insurance commission - Benjamin Faulkner, Wilberforce Chambers
Speakers' Corner
Cracking down on landlords' insurance commission - Benjamin Faulkner, Wilberforce Chambers

14th Jul 2025

Benjamin Faulkner of Wilberforce Chambers explains the position for recharging landlords' insurance commission to tenants in the case of London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Limited
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Estates Gazette: 21st century lessons in property litigation
Press
Estates Gazette: 21st century lessons in property litigation

28th Jun 2025

Dive into the Estates Gazette brilliant three-part series from Sir Christopher Nugee and Guy Fetherstonhaugh KC, adapted from their talk at the PLA’s 30th Anniversary Conference in March.
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PLA Post June 2025
PLA Post
PLA Post June 2025

25th Jun 2025

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts
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