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The right legal specialist, matched to the right case.

TLA is appointing legal firms to power the new Landlord Legal Support Hub. When a member starts a case, our triage builds a structured case profile and matches it to an approved partner by specialism, region, regulation, urgency and live capacity. Each region holds three approved firms with equal exposure - not a pay-to-win lead auction.

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Case intake · Step 6 of 9
Build the case profile

We ask the questions a legal specialist needs before the first conversation.

Primary issue
Rent arrears and possession
Property location
Canterbury, Kent
Case stage
Notice under review
Relevant circumstances
4+ months arrears Managed property Urgent
Ranked specialist matches
Best-fit legal partners
Matching
01
Approved Regional Partner A
Possession · Arrears · Advocacy
96%
Specialism ✓Region ✓Capacity ✓
02
Approved Regional Partner B
Landlord and tenant disputes
92%
Specialism ✓Region ✓Capacity ○
03
Approved Regional Partner C
Complex and portfolio claims
88%
Specialism ✓Region ✓Complexity ✓
All three regional firms receive equal exposure. Ranking reflects case fit, credentials, coverage and live capacity - not who pays most.
Powers the Landlord Legal Support Hub
3 firms per region equal exposure
6-month minimum 12/18/24 recommended
Matched by specialism, region and capacity
Surgical integration per partner firm
Powers the Landlord Legal Support Hub
3 firms per region equal exposure
6-month minimum 12/18/24 recommended
Matched by specialism, region and capacity
Surgical integration per partner firm
A better legal pathway

Not a directory. A controlled matching network.

Members should not have to guess which firm understands their issue. Firms should not receive vague, unsuitable enquiries. The Legal Partner Network improves both sides of the handover, and it is the engine behind the Landlord Legal Support Hub.

Checked before appointment

Regulatory status, insurance, service scope, complaints handling and relevant capability are reviewed before a firm is appointed to a regional panel.

Specialist, not generic

Possession, arrears, deposits, disrepair, regulatory work and complex portfolio matters need different strengths. Cases route by the expertise actually required.

Region and live capacity

A capable firm is not a good match if it cannot act in the area or progress the case promptly. Geography, coverage and workload form part of the routing.

The matching model

Case intelligence meets partner intelligence.

The network compares a structured case profile with your structured partner profile, then ranks suitable routes on the criteria that matter to a successful legal handover.

Case profile

The facts established during the member's guided intake.

Legal issuePossession + arrears
Case stagePre-action
PropertyHMO · Kent
Risk levelTime-sensitive
Support requiredAdvice + representation

TLA Match Engine

Weighted triage, suitability checks, equal-exposure allocation across the three regional firms.

Partner profile

The verified capabilities held for your firm on the regional panel.

Regulatory statusVerified
Core expertiseHousing litigation
CoverageSouth East
ComplexityStandard to complex
CapacityAccepting cases
The panel model

Three firms per region. Equal status. Equal exposure.

No Standard, Priority or Exclusive tiers. Each region holds three approved firms. City and town figures are demand evidence only - firms join the regional panel, not individual cities.

01

Choose your region

Select the region or regions you want to serve. City figures show where demand arises inside that region, not separate city-level products.

02

Join the 3-firm panel

Each region has three approved firms only. No preferred position, no premium placement, no exclusive status inside the region.

03

Receive matched cases

Suitable enquiries are distributed evenly across the three firms via the Match Engine, protecting fairness, capacity and service quality.

Designed around the case

From first question to specialist handover.

A guided pathway replaces cold calls and random firm selection with a structured, transparent journey inside the Support Hub.

01

Identify the user

Landlord, agent, manager or authorised representative.

02

Understand the issue

Case type, history, circumstances, documents and desired outcome.

03

Assess urgency

Deadlines, hearings, procedural stage and complexity.

04

Rank regional firms

Specialism, region, regulation, scope and live capacity.

05

Controlled handover

A clearer brief reaches an approved regional partner.

Watch a match happen

From member case to your firm's profile, in real time.

This is the exact journey a member takes inside the Landlord Legal Support Hub - a guided intake, the Match Engine's suitability checks, then your firm presented as the recommended specialist. This is what your regional panel place buys.

landlordassociation.org.uk/legal-support-hub/start-a-case
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Case intake
A member describes the problem
Primary issue
Property location
Case stage
Relevant circumstances
4+ months arrears HMO Urgent
TLA Match Engine
Checking the South East panel
✓Regulatory status verified for the work required
✓Specialism fit - possession and arrears litigation
✓Regional coverage confirmed, court access included
✓Live capacity - accepting new cases today
HS

Harbourgate Solicitors LLP Example profile

Housing litigation · South East regional panel partner

SRA regulated PI insured TLA panel approved
0%Case fit
Possession claims Rent arrears recovery Renters' Rights Act 2025 HMO and licensing Court advocacy
Specialism matchCore practice covers possession, arrears and Section 8 validity work.
Right regionSouth East coverage with Kent court experience close to the property.
Ready to actLive capacity confirmed - the urgency of this case can be met now.
< 4 hoursAverage first response
South EastPanel region
Standard to complexMatter range accepted
Send case summary to this firm Book a call back This is how your firm appears to a matched member.
All regions

Compare regional panel opportunities.

Figures show estimated annual demand across each region and the lowest monthly equivalent on a 24-month partnership. Select a region for city-level demand evidence and full pricing.

Regional pricing

Select a region and view partnership pricing.

Every legal partnership starts with a 6-month minimum term. We recommend 12, 18 or 24 months. Longer commitments carry a lower monthly equivalent because each firm needs surgical integration, profile setup, routing configuration and member-journey placement inside the Support Hub before going live.

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South WestSelected region
1,942Estimated annual regional legal demand
3approved firms only in this region
£895lowest monthly equivalent (24-month term)

South West Regional Panel

Regional partner coverage includes Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Exeter, Plymouth, Bournemouth, Poole, Swindon, Cheltenham, Taunton, Torquay and Truro.

City and town demand evidence

Equal distribution model

All three firms receive the same regional status and the same exposure via the Match Engine. Routing may still consider conflicts, capacity, practice fit, location and member suitability.

Firm 1Approved regional partner with equal visibility and fair, matched exposure.
Firm 2Approved regional partner with equal visibility and fair, matched exposure.
Firm 3Approved regional partner with equal visibility and fair, matched exposure.
Important clarification

Listed towns show where demand arises inside the region. They do not create separate local purchase options. The commercial position is the regional panel place.

Partnership term
Monthly equivalent
Total term value
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Why a 6-month minimum, and why longer is better

Each firm is individually integrated into the Support Hub - profile copy, specialism and territory mapping, routing rules, capacity controls and member-journey placement. That surgical setup only makes sense over a committed period, so partnerships start at a 6-month minimum. The 12, 18 and 24-month terms carry a lower monthly equivalent because they let TLA reserve your regional position, complete integration and plan newsletter and welcome-pack placements. Payment is upfront for the selected term as a commercial qualifier before integration begins.

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Appointment and quality framework

Trust is designed into the network.

"Approved" must mean more than a logo. Before a firm joins a regional panel, TLA examines whether it is properly established, capable, responsive and suitable for the work it wants to receive - then keeps that under review.

01

Identity, status and regulation

Entity checks and confirmation of the SRA or relevant regulatory status for the services offered.

Required
02

Expertise and service scope

Evidence of property-law capability, named specialisms, matter types, complexity limits and reserved-work permissions.

Required
03

Geographic and operational coverage

Locations served, remote or in-person capability, court coverage and any regional restrictions.

Mapped
04

Capacity and communication

Response times, case acceptance, progress updates and the ability to pause new allocation when full.

Monitored
05

Insurance, complaints and client care

Appropriate PI insurance, transparent client terms, complaint handling and clear responsibility after handover.

Required
06

Ongoing performance and suitability

Panel status can be reviewed where service levels, regulatory status, capacity or member experience change.

Ongoing
Where your firm appears

Approved partners power the Landlord Legal Support Hub.

The Support Hub is the member-facing front end of this network. When a landlord starts a case, your regional panel is where the Match Engine looks first. Approved firms are surfaced inside the hub with a profile, specialisms and a direct route for suitable, pre-triaged enquiries.

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Structured triage

More context before your first client conversation.

Regional routing

Three-firm panels with equal, matched exposure.

Capacity controls

Allocation aligned to your live availability.

Verified profile

Credentials checked before you go live.

FAQ

Questions firms ask before joining.

Is TLA a law firm?
No. TLA is a membership, information and support organisation. Approved partners are independent regulated firms responsible for their own advice, terms and conduct. The network routes pre-triaged members to a suitable approved firm.
Why is there a 6-month minimum term?
Each firm is individually integrated into the Support Hub - profile, specialism and territory mapping, routing rules and capacity controls. That surgical setup is not worthwhile over a few weeks, so every partnership starts with a 6-month minimum. We recommend 12, 18 or 24 months for a lower monthly equivalent and a reserved regional position.
Are there still Standard, Priority and Exclusive tiers?
No. The regional panel model replaces those tiers. Each region holds three approved firms with equal status and equal, matched exposure through the Match Engine.
Does the highest-paying firm get the case?
No. All three regional firms receive equal exposure. Matching prioritises suitability - specialism, geography, scope, complexity, regulation and live capacity - not commercial spend.
Can we serve a single city like Bristol or Cardiff?
No. The commercial position is regional. City and town figures remain visible as demand evidence, but firms join the regional panel rather than buying individual cities.
Can a firm join more than one region?
Yes. Firms with genuine multi-office or multi-region capacity can apply for more than one regional panel, subject to availability and approval. A partner covering England and Wales, for example, might take both a Welsh and a bordering English panel.
Is case volume guaranteed?
No. Figures are planning estimates from TLA demand modelling. They help assess commercial fit but do not guarantee instructions or fee income.

Apply to Join the TLA Legal Partner Network

Complete the application below to tell us about your firm, regulatory status, legal specialisms, regional coverage and referral capacity. Applications are reviewed before any appointment is confirmed.