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AN ASSOCIATION OF AND FOR SOCIAL HOUSING PROFESSIONALS

Our organisation is run by a committee of its members for the benefit of the wider membership
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A FORUM FOR SOCIAL HOUSING PROFESSIONALS AND THEIR LAWYERS

Join the SHLA community to start engaging with your peers
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A PLATFORM FOR FOR IDEAS, EXCHANGE, AND NETWORKING

Our events are hosted by sought-after experts and designed to deliver the essential expertise you need
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ABOUT SHLA

Welcome!

In a tumultuous economic and political landscape, the Social Housing Law Association (SHLA) continues in its endeavours to further the interests of social landlords across the UK, helping them to navigate whatever the future may bring. The Association works collectively and proactively to promote and develop better solutions to the legal problems faced by social landlords.

By joining, members gain access to the tools, extensive training, and networking opportunities needed to enhance their professional development. While also getting to enjoy a full schedule of informative and engaging seminars and training events throughout the year.

Lee Russell and Katrina Robinson MBE

Co-Chairs of the Social Housing Law Association

Lee Russell (Partner Devonshires) specialises in dispute resolution, advising on non-contentious policy, procedure, and regulatory matters.

Katrina Robinson MBE (Partner Capsticks) specialises in advising on a range of housing management matters including tenancy fraud, anti-social behaviour, disrepair, and access.

Founded in 2005, the Social Housing Law Association (SHLA) is an organisation of and for professionals in the social housing sector. It is a forum where ideas and information can be exchanged and discussed.
Membership is open to all social housing professionals who work for social landlords. Based in London with regional groups in the Midlands and the North, currently we have members from local authorities, housing associations, housing and policy professionals, solicitors and barristers.
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⇲ Discover the SHLA Newsletter February 2024  issue.

Each year we organise events on legal and practical issues affecting social housing landlords both in London and in the regions.
Our annual conference in November is a chance for social housing professionals to come together to learn about and discuss key issues impacting on the sector.
Our events are open to members and non-members (read events’ admission details). We also respond to relevant government consultations on behalf of our members.

SHLA is an organisation of and for social housing professionals.
Our members include local authorities, housing associations, housing and policy professionals, solicitors and barristers who regularly represent social landlords.

Our Sponsorship Brochure is now available and can be viewed here Sponsorship – SHLA or email info@shla.org.uk for details

MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

CORPORATE

£200/per year

Payable by card or BACS transfer. Membership runs for 365 days.

Corporate membership entitles up to 11 individuals from your organisation to register to receive SHLA e-newsletters and e-bulletins. Membership also permits an unlimited number of people to attend SHLA meetings (subject to paying an admission fee).

Up to 11 individuals from your organisation and unlimited attendees to SHLA meetings

SELF-EMPLOYED

£125/per year

Payable by card or BACS transfer. Membership runs for 365 days.

£95/per year

By standing order

Only for those who are self-employed, such as barristers.

Under Barrister & self employed

STUDENT

£FREE

Membership runs for 365 days.

Proof of current status must be provided (SHLA will contact you once application has been received to collect proof of status).

Full-time Student & Pupil Barrister, proof of current status must be provided.
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