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

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27th February 2025

Falcon Chambers, Falcon Court, London EC4Y 1AA & Online

JPLA Nuts & Bolts: Building Safety Part 2

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Take Notice - a joint PLA/PBA panel event - event recording
Education & Training Resources (recordings)
Take Notice - a joint PLA/PBA panel event - event recording

13th Feb 2025

Take Notice - a joint PLA/PBA panel event took place on 13 February 2025 at Hogan Lovells, London. The recording has been made available for PLA members to watch here.
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Morris, Tom & Gibson, Sophie, Landmark Chambers (05.02.25) Top 10 Property Litigation Case Law Update SLIDES
Education & Training Resources
Morris, Tom & Gibson, Sophie, Landmark Chambers (05.02.25) Top 10 Property Litigation Case Law Update SLIDES

11th Feb 2025

Top 10 Property Litigation Case Law Update was held at Womble Bond Dickinson UK LLP, Newcastle upon Tyne, on 5 February 2025. This article provides a link to the slides from the event.
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PLA x UKREiiF – Leeds - 20 to 22 May 2025: Complimentary tickets for JPLA members
PLA News
PLA x UKREiiF – Leeds - 20 to 22 May 2025: Complimentary tickets for JPLA members

06th Feb 2025

The PLA is excited to announce that we are partnering with UKREiiF (UK's Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum) in 2025. This collaboration coincides with a significant milestone for the PLA, as we proudly celebrate our 30th anniversary. To celebrate our partnership, UKREiiF has given the PLA 15 complimentary tickets for our JPLA members to attend the 2025 event taking place from 20 to 22 May in Leeds.
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BE News My BE Career: Rebecca Campbell
PLA News
BE News My BE Career: Rebecca Campbell

03rd Feb 2025

PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell, talks to BE News about her career and the focus for her work for the PLA.
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JPLA Nuts & Bolts: An Introduction to the Building Safety Act 2022
PLA News
JPLA Nuts & Bolts: An Introduction to the Building Safety Act 2022

28th Jan 2025

The first part of the JPLA Nuts & Bolts series on building safety was held at Tanfield Chambers on 28 January 2025. This article provides a link to the recordings & slides from the event.
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Green Street News: Real battle still to come after opening salvo in WeWork eviction case
Press
Green Street News: Real battle still to come after opening salvo in WeWork eviction case

16th Jan 2025

First ruling raises questions over eviction rights but whether WeWork comes out on top remains to be seen. PLA Vice Chair, Kate Andrews comments in Green Street News.
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Professional Court User Surgery 23rd January 2025
Law Reform Consultations & User Groups
Professional Court User Surgery 23rd January 2025

07th Jan 2025

PLA Members are invited to the Professional Court User Surgery to be held at the County Court at Central London, Thomas More Building, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL on Thursday 23rd January 2025.
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PLA proposed reform of the 1954 Act survey
Law Reform Surveys
PLA proposed reform of the 1954 Act survey

18th Dec 2024

The Law Commission has recently launched the first phase of its consultation into the potential reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The 1954 Act is of central importance to property litigators and any reform will have a significant impact on our work. The PLA Law Reform Committee will be preparing a response to the consultation on behalf of the PLA and is asking members to submit answers to the consultation questions using their PLA proposed reform of the 1954 Act survey.
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Welcome message from new PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell
Blogs
Welcome message from new PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell

12th Dec 2024

New PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell introduces herself, her Executive Committee and looks to the year ahead for the PLA.
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