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.
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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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Latest update

FIXED RECOVERABLE COSTS ON THE FACT TRACK

Oct 12, 2021

Meeting – Thursday 21st October at 6pm – by Zoom

Extraordinary HLPA meeting: Fixed recoverable costs: the implications for housing law, and for legal aid

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Passcode: 016900

Read HLPA co-chair Marina Sergides on FRCs in LAG magazine here

Events

Next HLPA Meeting 20th July 2016

Jul 13, 2016

20 July 2016 at earlier time of 6.30 pm. Judicial Review and Housing Speakers: Martin Westgate QC, Doughty Street Chambers James Harrison, Edwards Duthie Solicitors Venue: Portland Hall, School of Law, Regent Campus, University of Westminster, 4 Little Titchfield...

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Next meeting – May 2016

Apr 5, 2016

11 May 2016 at earlier time of 6.30 pm. Anti-social behaviour update. Speakers: Edward Fitzpatrick, Garden Court Chambers Andrew Lane, Cornerstone Barristers Venue: University of Westminster The Boardroom First Floor University of Westminster Headquarters Building 309...

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News and Updates

HLPA Conference 12 November 2019

Sep 18, 2019 | , ,

The 2019 HLPA Conference (sponsored by 1 Pump Court Chambers) is now open for booking and it will take place once more at The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists at 27 Sussex Place, Regent’s Park, London NW1 4RG, on 12th November 2019. The conference is...

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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

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Registered Office:
Housing Law Practitioners’ Association
c/o Shelter Legal Services
88 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HU