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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CoStar: Simplifying the Landlord and Tenant Act should be the Law Commission’s top priority
Press
CoStar: Simplifying the Landlord and Tenant Act should be the Law Commission’s top priority

22nd Oct 2026

In this article for CoStar, Paul Tonkin, PLA Law Reform Committee Chair, discusses the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 consultation, sharing some themes that emerged from the PLA's recent member event.
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Estates Gazette: A year of change
Press
Estates Gazette: A year of change

20th Oct 2026

Kate Andrews reflects on a year of change as Chair of the Property Litigation Association in this article for Estates Gazette.
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Muca v El Amrani; Harker v Hubert & Hamdaoui [2026] EWCA Civ 515 - update
Property cases
Muca v El Amrani; Harker v Hubert & Hamdaoui [2026] EWCA Civ 515 - update

19th Oct 2026

Muca v El Amrani; Harker v Hubert & Hamdaoui [2026] EWCA Civ 515. Permission granted by the Supreme Court; the saga continues ….. by Sally Anne Blackmore, Enterprise Chambers.
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PLA Post October 2026
PLA Post
PLA Post October 2026

16th Oct 2026

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts.
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Podcast - Mediation: The Solicitor’s Perspective
Mediation guidance
Podcast - Mediation: The Solicitor’s Perspective

09th Oct 2026

The Power of Mediation by The Property Mediators. Sue O’Brien meets up with Kate Andrews and Rebecca Campbell, the current and immediate past chairs of the Property Litigation Association, to learn about how they, as solicitors, approach mediation. Kate and Rebecca share insights about their preparation, about how they manage the mediation day and they let us in on their top tips for success.
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Approaching dilapidations like a pro Harry Marriott, Eloise Marriott and Abigail Collier, St Philips Chambers
PLA News
Approaching dilapidations like a pro Harry Marriott, Eloise Marriott and Abigail Collier, St Philips Chambers

01st Oct 2026

Approaching dilapidations like a pro took place on 1 October 2026 at Eversheds Sutherland, Birmingham. This article provides a link to the materials.
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PLA Post September 2026
PLA Post
PLA Post September 2026

23rd Sep 2026

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts.
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PLA Northern Training Day 2026
PLA News
PLA Northern Training Day 2026

17th Sep 2026

The PLA Northern Training Day took place on 17 September 2026 at The Midland Hotel, Manchester. This article provides a link to the recordings and materials from the event.
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Commercial Leasehold reform
Law Reform Consultation Responses & News
Commercial Leasehold reform

16th Sep 2026

The Law Commission two consultations on commercial leasehold law: Business Tenancies: the Right to Renew and Commercial Leasehold: Overcoming Barriers to Transactions closed on 16 September. Following the recent PLA 1954 Act survey, the PLA Law Reform Committee responded to the consultations on behalf of the PLA. Read the responses.
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