Press

"A survey by the Property Litigation Association has revealed the real impact of underinvestment in the county court system on businesses and landlords..." reports EG and "the latest evidence to support the contention of many lawyers that the justice system is going to hell in a hand cart"... reports The Times

Following his appointment as Chair of the PLA, Mark Reading shares his journey to this point and outlines his priorities for the PLA for the coming year and focus on building on Dellah Gilbert's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

The PLA has appointed Chhavie Kapoor, a Mishcon de Reya Partner specialising in real estate disputes, as Chair of its new committee to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within its membership of 1,600 property law professionals.

Press coverage following the PLA's recent member survey on the Reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954.

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 is finally set to be reviewed following the launch earlier this week (27 March) by the government of a new Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan. PLA Chair, Dellah Gilbert comments. 

To mark International Women’s Day, Julia Cahill asked Dellah Gilbert, Chair of the PLA and 13 other women in the property industry to pen letters to young women considering a career in real estate to explain the opportunities it can offer and the places it can take them.

The government's flagship COVID rent arrears arbitration scheme has been "chronically" underused by landlords and tenants but experts say it has worked in practice and is set to be the template for a major overhaul of lease renewals under the 1954 Landlord and Tenant Act. Dellah Gilbert, Chair of the PLA, comments.

A High Court case brought by Guy Hands’ Annington Homes over the government’s bid to reclaim an £8bn portfolio of military residential properties is being watched closely by property lawyers, who say the outcome could have further implications for the Leasehold Reform Act (LRA) 1967. Mark Reading, Vice Chair of the PLA, is quoted.

The Supreme Court has recently ruled that the owners of the luxury flats opposite the Tate Gallery's viewing platform face an unacceptable level of intrusion. PLA Exec members have been commenting in the press.

PLA calls on its 1,500 members to review whether new commercial legislation is needed. Property Week article by Tim Clark.