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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Events

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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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PLA Northern Training Day 2024
PLA Northern Training Day 2024

26th Sep 2024

The PLA Northern Training Day 2024 was held at The Midland Hotel, Manchester on 26 September 2024. This article provides a link to the recordings, papers and slides and photos from the event.
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Wicks KC, Joanne (26.09.24) Terminating A Contract For Breach What to do when it all goes wrong PAPER
Wicks KC, Joanne (26.09.24) Terminating A Contract For Breach What to do when it all goes wrong PAPER

26th Sep 2024

Wicks KC, Joanne (26.09.24) Terminating A Contract For Breach What to do when it all goes wrong PAPER presented at the PLA Northern Training Day 2024 on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
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Tozer KC, Stephanie Adams, Brynmor (26.09.24) Moonraker The Sequel What Time Is The Right Time? (adverse possession) PAPER
Tozer KC, Stephanie Adams, Brynmor (26.09.24) Moonraker The Sequel What Time Is The Right Time? (adverse possession) PAPER

26th Sep 2024

Tozer KC, Stephanie Adams, Brynmor (26.09.24) Moonraker The Sequel What Time Is The Right Time? How the Schedule 6 adverse possession regime operates PAPER presented at the PLA Northern Training Day 2024 on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
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Stevens-Hoare, Brie (26.09.24) Climate change and weather extremes – Is the law future proof? PAPER
Stevens-Hoare, Brie (26.09.24) Climate change and weather extremes – Is the law future proof? PAPER

26th Sep 2024

Stevens-Hoare, Brie (26.09.24) Climate change and weather extremes – Is the law future proof? PAPER presented at the PLA Northern Training Day 2024 on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
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Lovell-Kennedy MRICS, Neil (26.09.24) Has Rights To Light Compensation Lost Its Way? SLIDES
Lovell-Kennedy MRICS, Neil (26.09.24) Has Rights To Light Compensation Lost Its Way? SLIDES

26th Sep 2024

Lovell-Kennedy MRICS, Neil (26.09.24) Has Rights To Light Compensation Lost Its Way? SLIDES presented at the PLA Northern Training Day 2024 on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
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Holland KC, Katharine (26.09.24) Protest And Trespass Injunctions PAPER
Holland KC, Katharine (26.09.24) Protest And Trespass Injunctions PAPER

26th Sep 2024

Holland KC, Katharine (26.09.24) Protest And Trespass Injunctions - after the Supreme Court decision Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers PAPER presented at the PLA Northern Training Day 2024 on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
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Blaker KC, Gary (26.09.24) Boundaries Easements and Parking Rights A Yorkshire Case Study SLIDES
Blaker KC, Gary (26.09.24) Boundaries Easements and Parking Rights A Yorkshire Case Study SLIDES

26th Sep 2024

Blaker KC, Gary (26.09.24) Boundaries, Easements and Parking Rights A Yorkshire Case Study SLIDES presented at the PLA Northern Training Day 2024 on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester.
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PLA Northern Training Day 2024 - recordings
PLA Northern Training Day 2024 - recordings

26th Sep 2024

The PLA Northern Training Day 2024 took place on 26 September 2024 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester. The recordings of the event have been made available for PLA Members to watch here.
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Landlord and Tenant Nuisances - Gary Blaker KC, Stuart Hornett & Paul de la Piquerie 17-09-2024 - slides
Landlord and Tenant Nuisances - Gary Blaker KC, Stuart Hornett & Paul de la Piquerie 17-09-2024 - slides

23rd Sep 2024

This seminar focused on the situation where landlords are re-developing part of their premises and the relationship between the covenant for quiet enjoyment and the right to carry out repairs/ redevelopment. In particular, the speakers drew from their experience in the Tejani “bubblewrap” case.
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