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A seminar held on 15 June 2023 at Selborne Chambers discussing legal and practical matters to consider when advising on rent reviews in the current economic climate, including insight into a valuation expert’s perspective. Notes from two of the speakers are available for PLA members.

The PLA has become a supporter of the Black Talent Charter. Established in 2020, the Charter aims to significantly increase the recruitment and representation of black professionals in the UK business community within ten years, particularly the legal and financial sectors where remuneration is typically highest and representation among the lowest.

John de Waal KC of Gatehouse Chambers considers the upcoming Court of Appeal case Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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The JPLA Recession and Insolvency Mini-Series (Part I): Tenant insolvency and its effect on commercial and residential possession claims with Tristan Slater, 5 Paper Chambers was held on 25th April 2023 at 5 Paper Buildings, Temple, London. The slides have been made available for members.

There was a buzz of feverish networking activity on 18 April 2023 at the JLPA “Speed Networking” event in partnership with BPF Futures at the offices of Trowers & Hamlins.

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

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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. 

The PLA Conference 2023 was held on 24 March at Keble College, Oxford. The notes and slides have been made available to members.