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The Wavering About Waiver - Toby Watkin KC and Nic Taggart, Landmark Chambers presented on 27 March 2025 at the PLA Conference 2026 at Keble College, Oxford. The recording and paper can be viewed in this article.

The Building Safety Act 2022: A “new robust regime” with a “radical approach”? - Adam Rosenthal KC, Falcon Chambers & Kate Grange KC, 39 Essex Chambers presented on 27 March 2025 at the PLA Conference 2026 at Keble College, Oxford. The recording, slides and paper can be viewed in this article.

The Bigger Picture For Property: An economic overview - Claer Barrett, Financial Times presented on 27 March 2025 at the PLA Conference 2026 at Keble College, Oxford. The recording and slides can be viewed in this article.

The PLA and PBA held a training and networking event on the Renters' Rights Act and a panel discussion on possession and procedure on 12 March 2026 at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds. This article provides a link to the slides and notes.

D'Arcy and Malloch, Kirsty, Exchange Chambers (12.03.26) What does the Renters Rights Act mean for investors, lenders and insurers SLIDES presented at PLA x PBA: Northern Lights on 12 March 2026 at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds.

Richardson, Alice and Cheetham, Abigail, Trinity Chambers (12.03.26) The Renters' Rights Act for experts SLIDES presented at PLA x PBA: Northern Lights on 12 March 2026 at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds.

The draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill could reshape flat ownership—but key details are missing. The Property Litigation Association warns leaving them to future regulations risks delays, disputes, and confusion. Paul Tonkin, PLA Law Reform Committee Chair comments.

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The PLA North held a training event on restrictive covenants and leasehold reform with Landmark Chambers on 25 February 2026 at Womble Bond Dickinson, Newcastle. This article provides a link to the slides and notes.

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.