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:

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Events

Meeting November 2010

The Housing Law Update 2010 Speakers: Andrew Brookes and Tracey Bloom Wednesday 17th November, 2010 from 7-9 pm Venue: University of Westminster

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2010 Meetings programme

Meetings for members are held every two months. These consist of discussions led by experienced practitioners which cover recent developments in housing law and topics suggested by members. Download the 2010 programme

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News and Updates

Immigration Bill – possession clauses

HLPA have prepared a briefing on issues in the clauses in the Immigration Bill that enable possession by the landlord either by 'notice' or a new mandatory ground of possession. The full briefing can be downloaded here and is set out below. Clause 13 1. Cause 13...

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HLPA training for London MPs’ staff

HLP is running housing law training sessions for London MPs' constituency staff and caseworkers in October and November 2015. For more details, see here. Note these training sessions are only open to London MPs and their staff/caseworkers.

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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.

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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