Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. Rottingdean is 4 miles east of Brighton. We price licence condition and schedule-of-works there against England’s HMO rules and the council’s written HMO standards, so work is planned to the standard an inspection looks for.
- Area
- East Sussex, England
- Postcodes
- BN2
- Location
- 4 miles east of Brighton
- Pricing region
- South East
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rottingdean involve?
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Rottingdean?
Here is what usually applies to a Rottingdean job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- Mandatory HMO licence for 5 or more people in 2 or more households (since October 2018); councils can add additional licensing for smaller HMOs.
- Fire precautions follow a risk assessment; the LACORS Housing – Fire Safety guide (2008) is guidance, not law, but many councils base their standards on it.
- Council standards often step up at 5 and 6 sharers, for example a separate WC at 5 and a second bathroom from 6.
- Councils can fine up to £7,000 where a Category 1 hazard is not removed when it reasonably could have been.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Rottingdean?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,700 – £5,600 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £900 – £2,250 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £340 – £670 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £170 – £450 | inspection |
Prices in Rottingdean are shown with our regional adjustment for South East (above the UK average). Your quote is itemised and fixed in writing once the scope and specification are agreed.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Rottingdean, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Rottingdean landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Rottingdean:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Rottingdean
Can you meet a council deadline?
In most cases, yes, if we see the list early. Send it to us as soon as you get it and we will tell you straight away if a deadline looks tight.
How far do you travel from Rottingdean?
We cover the whole of East Sussex and work UK-wide. For Rottingdean the nearest towns on our list are Brighton (4 miles), Hove (5 miles), Portslade (7 miles).
Where do I check the HMO rules for an address in Rottingdean?
With the local council for the address. Councils in England can add additional licensing and Article 4 directions on top of the national rules. Check the council’s website for the exact address before you buy or start work.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Rottingdean?
Our guide ranges for South East are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Rottingdean
- Brighton · 4 mi
- Hove · 5 mi
- Portslade · 7 mi
- Seaford · 8 mi
- Burgess Hill · 11 mi
- Haywards Heath · 13 mi
- All of East Sussex
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