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Muca v El Amrani; Harker v Hubert & Hamdaoui [2026] EWCA Civ 515
06th May 2026
A significant number of s.21 notices were served by landlords in advance of the Renters' Rights Act coming into force so that there will still be arguments over s.21A and compliance with gas safety regulations for some time to come. In that context, the Court of Appeal’s decision in Muca v El Amrani [2026] EWCA Civ 515 is important both for what it does and what it does not do. This article by Sally Blackmore, Enterprise Chambers, provides analysis and practical guidance for members.Read article -
UKREiiF 2026 – a first timer’s guide for junior property litigators
24th Apr 2026
If you are attending UKREiiF in Leeds for the first time, this short guide from Rachael Studman (Associate at Brodies LLP and former Chair of the Junior PLA) is designed to help you get the most out of the experience.Read article -
PLA South Coast: Spring training event with Wilberforce Chambers
23rd Apr 2026
The PLA South Coast region held a Spring training with Wilberforce Chambers on 23 April 2026 at Foot Anstey LLP, Southampton. This article provides a link to the slides from the event.Read article
Counsel on the Couch
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Counsel on the Couch Episode 3: Tom Weekes KC
08th Mar 2024
Tom Weekes KC discusses Fearn and others v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery [2023] UKSC 4 with Isobel Emerson-Lich from the PLA Website & Marketing CommitteeRead article -
Counsel on the Couch Episode 2: Joanne Wicks QC of Wilberforce Chambers
14th Mar 2022
Joanne Wicks QC (Wilberforce Chambers) chats with The Property Litigation Association about the Supreme Court's decision in Duval v 11-13 Randolph CrescentRead article -
Counsel on the Couch Live: A briefing on the COVID rent cases
07th May 2021
A webinar with Guy Fetherstonhaugh QC, Gary Cowen QC and Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Falcon Chambers) discussing two much anticipated High Court decisions, the first decisions of the pandemic dealing with commercial rent claims when businesses have been shut due to COVID-19 issues.Read article
Speakers' Corner
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Cracking down on landlords' insurance commission - Benjamin Faulkner, Wilberforce Chambers
14th Jul 2025
Benjamin Faulkner of Wilberforce Chambers explains the position for recharging landlords' insurance commission to tenants in the case of London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas LimitedRead article -
Construction of a Right of Way - Andrew Skelly, Gatehouse Chambers
25th Sep 2023
The judgment in the recent Bucknell v Alchemy Estates case provides convenient guidance as to the determination of the extent of expressly granted rights of way. Andrew Skelly, Gatehouse Chambers discusses the implications.Read article -
John de Waal KC (Gatehouse Chambers) - Should mediation be compulsory?
15th May 2023
John de Waal KC of Gatehouse Chambers considers the upcoming Court of Appeal case Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough CouncilRead article
Law Reform Consultation Responses & News
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Law Commission Update: Property Law Reform Under the 14th Programme
26th Feb 2026
The LRC recently met with the Law Commission's Property, Family and Trusts team to discuss their current work programme and future priorities in property law and to meet Lisa Webley, the newly appointed Law Commissioner for Property, Family and Trusts. The meeting emphasised the value of input from respected organisations such as the PLA, noting that understanding the real-world impact of their work is crucial to effective law reform.Read article -
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill - PLA Response to Call for Evidence
26th Feb 2026
The PLA's response to The Housing Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s Call for Evidence on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, which included views submitted to the LRC by members, was submitted to the Committee on 25 February 2026.Read article -
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 PaperRead article