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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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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Blog: Law Reform Committee - Edition 10: Martyn's Law
Law Reform blogs
Blog: Law Reform Committee - Edition 10: Martyn's Law

12th Jun 2025

The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 (the Act) —commonly referred to as Martyn’s Law—received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025. Named after Martyn Hett one of 22 people who died at the Manchester Arena bombing in May 2017, Martyn’s Law is designed to improve the preparedness of public venues in the event of a terrorist attack. Member of the PLA Law Reform Committee, Dr Emily Carroll, outlines what this means for Qualifying Premises with a capacity of 200 people or more.
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Dear who? The ED&I Committee considers the ongoing use of traditional salutations
ED&I blogs
Dear who? The ED&I Committee considers the ongoing use of traditional salutations

12th Jun 2025

How many times have you penned your letters using the salutation "Dear Sirs" – it's almost done automatically and without a second's thought. But is the continued use of "Dear Sirs" still appropriate today, considering the diverse nature of the legal profession?
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Social mobility in real estate
PLA News
Social mobility in real estate

12th Jun 2025

Social Mobility Day 2025 aims to raise awareness, promote conversations, and encourage action to improve social mobility in the UK. The PLA are proudly supporting the Academy of Real Assets and Pathways to Property throughout 2025, two organisations which are focused on making a practical impact on improving access to the wider Real Estate industry to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
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PLA Post May 2025
PLA Post
PLA Post May 2025

30th May 2025

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts
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Blog: Law Reform Committee - Edition 9: Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025
Law Reform blogs
Blog: Law Reform Committee - Edition 9: Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025

28th May 2025

Eloise Illingworth of the PLA LRC attended the most recent Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025. In this blog, we have set out below the key takeaways and tips for PLA members and Tribunal users gleaned from the meeting.
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Estates Gazette: Navigating rights of light disputes
Press
Estates Gazette: Navigating rights of light disputes

27th May 2025

In this article in Estates Gazette, PLA Vice Chair, Kate Andrews, discusses a high profile dispute that serves as a reminder of the continuing importance of rights of light.
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PLA x UKREiiF: The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill
PLA News
PLA x UKREiiF: The unintended consequences of the Renters’ Rights Bill

21st May 2025

The JPLA held a very successful event to a packed crowd on Day 2 at UKREiiF. The panel discussed the developments around the Bill and the likely impact on different stakeholders and understand how to best manage risk.
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PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers
PLA News
PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers

15th May 2025

PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers was held on 15 May 2025 at Burges Salmon, Bristol. This article provides a link to the slides from the event.
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JPLA Nuts & Bolts Building Safety Act Part 3
PLA News
JPLA Nuts & Bolts Building Safety Act Part 3

12th May 2025

The third in the JPLA Nuts & Bolts series on the Building Safety Act was held on 12 May 2025 at Landmark Chambers. This article provides a link to the recording and slides from the event.
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