News and events
Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards 2010
12/04/2010
Nomination Form
The nine categories are as follows:-
Criminal defence lawyer - sponsored by Criminal Law Solicitors Association www.clsa.co.uk
Family legal aid lawyer - sponsored by Resolution www.resolution.org.uk
Legal aid barrister - sponsored by Bar Council www.barcouncil.org.uk
Mental health lawyer - sponsored by Allen & Overy LLP www.allenovery.com
Immigration lawyer - sponsored by NatWest www.natwest.com
Social and welfare lawyer - sponsored by Trimega Laboratories www.trimegalabs.co.uk
Legal aid firm/not-for-profit organisation - sponsored by Matrix Chambers www.matrixlaw.co.uk
Young legal aid solicitor - sponsored by Legal Services Commission www.legalservices.gov.uk
Young legal aid barrister - sponsored by Irwin Mitchell www.irwinmitchell.com
The judges will also be making an award for Outstanding Achievement - sponsored by Manches LLP www.manches.com
Introduction to Disrepair
15/10/2009
Introductory Training Seminar
Seminar Leaders: Emily Orme and Victoria Osler, Arden Chambers
Venue: Bindman & Partners
Thursday 15th October, 6 - 8pm
Intermediate Training Seminar
30/09/2009
Using the Housing Act 2004: From HMOs to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
Venue: Bindman and Partners
Seminar Leaders: Francis Davey, Barrister and David Smith, Pain Smith Solicitors
Wednesday 30th September, 6 - 8 pm
HLPASeminar30September2009.pdf
Introduction to the LVT/RPTS
24/09/2009
Introductory Training Seminar
Seminar Leader: Nik Nicol
Venue: Bindman & Partners, 6 - 8pm
HLPASeminar24September2009.pdf
HLPA Seminar September 2009
24/09/2009
Introduction to the LVT/RPTS
Thursday 24th September 2009
Legal Aid Lawyer of Year Awards 2008
01/12/2008
Nominations
Nominations close 31st October 2008.
Ceremony to be held on 1st December 2008.
Intermediate Training Seminar
26/11/2008
Landlord Liability for Nuisance After X v Hounslow
Seminar to be held on Wednesday 26th November, 2008.
Please download registration form.
Intermediate Training Seminar
12/11/2008
Asylum Seekers and Eligibility
Seminar to be held on Wednesday 12th November, 2008.
Please download registration form.
Advanced Training Seminar
05/11/2008
Homelessness
Seminar to be held on Wednesday 5th November, 2008.
Please download registration form.
HLPA Seminar September 2008
24/09/2008
Housing and Human Rights
Please find attached booking form.
HLPASeminar24September2008.pdf
Press Release April 2008
11/04/2008
Tolerated Trespassers
HLPA welcomes government proposals to put an end to tolearated trespassers.
A Response to the Communities and Local Government Consultation Paper
21/01/2008
The Tolerated Trespassers
ToleratedTrespassers-HLPAn21107n.doc
HLPA Programme of Training Seminars
20/11/2007
Advanced Level Training Seminar
Postponed Possession Orders and All That
Tuesday 20 November 2007
6 - 8 pm at Hodge Jones and Allen
HLPA Minutes of Meeting July 2007
19/09/2007
Anti-Social Behaviour
Notes available from members site.
HLPA Press Release
01/02/2007
Legal Aid Reform
Thousands of the most vulnerable could be left without legal representation warn housing lawyers.
HLPA Seminar November 28
28/11/2006
Residential Property Tribunals - From Rents to LVT
Seminaer Leaders: Nicholas Nicol, Barrister, 1 Pump Court
Justin Bates, Barrister, Arden Chambers
Venue: Bindman & Partners
POSITION PAPER
19/09/2006
"Legal Aid: A Sustainable Future"
The paper sets out HLPA's position on the Carter Review and the joint LSC/DCA consultation paper.
HLPA Introductory Level Training Seminar 14 September 2006
14/09/2006
Introduction to Disrepair Part 1
Seminar Leaders: Nik Antoniades, Shelter
Law Commission's Final Report and Draft Bill on Renting Homes Status and Security
26/07/2006
Meeting
HLPA will be holding a special meeting for its members to discuss the Law Commission's Final Report and Draft Bill on Renting Homes, Status and Security. The aim of the meeting is to assist the HLPA Law Reform Working Group (and the Executive) in deciding whether HLPA should support the enactment of the Bill in whole or in part. The meeting will be held on Wednesday 26th of July 2006 at 6 p.m. at Garden Court Chambers, 57-60 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3LS Click on the link for a map http://www.2gardenct.law.co.uk/index.php/2gt/home/contact_us
Form N28A
04/07/2006
Will be used from 3 July 2006.
Final Wording PD55
04/07/2006
Form N28 A
Will be used from 3 July 2006.
Access to Justice Alliance
24/05/2006
Afternoon Lobby of Parliament and Public Meeting
Wednesday 24 May: Afternoon Lobby of Parliament (1- 5pm) followed by Public Meeting, 5pm–7pm, Wilson Room, Portcullis House.
HLPA 2006 PROGRAMME OF TRAINING SEMINARS
02/05/2006
The seminars will take place between 6-8 pm at a Central London venue.
Training seminars for members includes events at advanced, intermediate and introductory level.
Suspended Possession Orders
28/03/2006
Interim solution to the wordings of N28
Order for possession (rented premises) (suspended) following the Court of Appeal decision in Harlow District Council v Hill
Suspended Possession Orders
20/03/2006
N28 Must Not Be Used
Notes prepared by Robert Latham, Doughty Street Chambers.
HLPA Programme of Training Seminars
14/06/2005
Advanced Level Seminars
The seminars carry CPD points by the Law Society and Bar Council.
HLPA Conference 2004
16/02/2005
What Is A Tolerated Trespasser?
Introduction from the Chair
Christopher Baker
Barrister
Arden Chambers
A New Focus for Civil Legal Aid
02/11/2004
Consultation Paper from the Legal Services Commission
Response of the Housing Law Practitioners Association.
Inquiry Into Homelessness
02/11/2004
The House of Commons Committee on the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
Evidence of the Housing Law Practitioners Association.
HLPA Programme of Seminars 2008
24/09/08
Intermediate and advanced level seminars.
Registration form is available closer to time of seminar.
First seminar will be held on 24th September 2008.