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

HLPA Conference 13 December 2017

The 2017 HLPA Conference is now open for booking and it will take place at a new venue: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at 27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RG, on 13th December 2017. The conference is open to members and non-members alike and booking information can be found here: www.profbriefings.co.uk/hlc2017

Visitors are invited to check the site again closer to the event for more details of the format of the conference. A 10% discount on fees is offered to members who register before 18.00 on 16th November.

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News and Updates

County Court consultation

As if the proposed implementation of the Jackson reforms wasn't enough, the MoJ has issued a consultation on reforming the County Court system. Amongst the highlights, raising the small claims limit to £15,000 from £5,000, compulsory mediation for small claims and...

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Civil Litigation reforms – Government response

The Government's response to the consultation on reforms to civil litigation and costs (the Jackson reforms) has now been released. The full response can be downloaded here [pdf] and the associated impact assessment is here [pdf] The press release is here. In short,...

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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:

Timothy Baldwin
timothyb@gclaw.co.uk 

Dianne Cowie
diannec@duncanlewis.com 

Laura Coyle
lcoyle@turpinmiller.co.uk

Company details

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