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After many years’ work behind the scenes, the Property Litigation Association and RICS have launched a new mediation service to help neighbours resolve disputes over their property boundaries without resorting to court action.

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PLA response on commercial rents and Covid 19: a call for evidence

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.

A look at some of the pros and cons of applying for a determined boundary under section 60 of the Land Registration Act 2002 and alternative methods of resolving boundary disputes. Simon has also recently joined the RICS/PLA panel of Boundary dispute mediators.

Persistence paid off for PLA member Lucie Barnes who has won this year’s Alan Langleben Memorial Blog Competition with her lively entry on the Telecoms Code. Lucie, a senior associate at Brodies in Glasgow, came second two years ago.

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Scott Styles of Aberdeen University and Neale Tosh of Axiom Advocates discuss the impact of lockdown on leases.

Current work of Tribunal Timescales Practice Directions CE-File Experts AOB

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