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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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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18th September 2025

The Met Hotel, Leeds, 5 King St, Leeds LS1 2HQ

PLA Northern Training Day 2025

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Property Litigation Association Response to the Proposed Reform of the 1954 Act Consultation Paper
Law Reform Consultations & User Groups
Property Litigation Association Response to the Proposed Reform of the 1954 Act Consultation Paper

26th Feb 2025

Property Litigation Association Response to the Proposed Reform of the 1954 Act Consultation Paper
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Green Street News: Litigators support Landlord and Tenant Act as consultation closes
Press
Green Street News: Litigators support Landlord and Tenant Act as consultation closes

19th Feb 2025

Rebecca Campbell and Paul Tonkin, as Chair of the PLA and head of the PLA's Law Reform Committee respectively, were interviewed by Green Street News: Europe in relation to the PLA's own findings in response to the Law Commission's consultation on proposed reform (or abolition) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.
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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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