HLPA

The Housing Law Practitioners Association was set up to provide a forum for practitioners working in the housing field to share knowledge and information. Membership is open to all those who use housing law for the benefit of the homeless, tenants, and other occupiers of housing. Current members include solicitors, barristers, advice workers, independent environmental health officers and other housing specialists.

Events

HLPA has regular events for members, and special events for all. The very latest in housing law practice, delivered by those involved. Notes and handouts available to all members on the website soon after each meeting. For the next meeting:

Latest update

Next HLPA meeting 18th September 2019

Homelessness and Suitability Update 

The Speakers will be John Gallagher of Shelter and another to be confirmed

The Location of the Meeting will be BPP Law School, Lecture Theatre, Lower Ground Floor, 68-70 Red Lion Street, London, WC1R 4NY

Events

18 May 2011 Meeting

7 pm 18 May 2011 Possession and Housing Benefit Speakers: Rosaleen Kilbane: Community Law Partnership Desmond Rutledge: Garden Court Chambers From 7 pm at Portland Hall, University of Westminster, 4 Little Titchfield Street, London W1W 7UW View Larger...

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Yorkshire Housing Law Practitioners Seminar

6.30pm on 28 April 2011 at the BPP Law School in Leeds. Adam Fullwood (Barrister) "Article 8 and Social Housing - Where are we now?" Richard des Forges (Solicitor) "Article 8 and Social Housing - Where do we go now?" Yorkshire Housing Law Practitioners Association c/o...

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News and Updates

Meetings

The Junior HLPA group meets every two to three months at a location in central London. Meetings generally consist of an informal discussion on a topic which is likely to be of interest to junior practitioners. All members of the junior group are welcome to attend....

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Email Group

The Junior HLPA email group is our primary means of communication with each other. The email group provides a forum to ask questions and discuss topical legal issues. Job opportunities are frequently circulated within the group. Please email  Marie Paris if you wish...

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HLPA on Twitter

Meetings

Members’ meetings every two months – with speakers at the forefront of housing law giving updates on recent developments and practice.

Papers and notes for past meetings are available for members to download.

Resources

Resources for members – guides, FAQs, precedents and more.

Junior HLPA

A group for housing law practitioners with less than 5 years PQE, trainees and paralegals.

Contact Us

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Professional and media enquiries

Media and professional enquiries should be made to the HLPA co chairs, Simon Mullings and Marina Sergides

Company details

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Company No: 04320545
Registered Office:
Housing Law Practitioners’ Association
c/o Shelter Legal Services
88 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HU