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. In Nottingham, a city of around 300,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards. Nottingham has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7
- Location
- 22 miles north of Leicester
- Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nottingham involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Advice on items that need a specialist
Which rules apply in Nottingham?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nottingham must satisfy national law for England, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Under the Renters’ Rights Act, civil penalties reach £40,000 for offences such as running an unlicensed HMO.
- Smoke alarms on every storey with living accommodation and CO alarms by fixed combustion appliances (other than gas cookers) are required by law.
- 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.
Nottingham City Council: local HMO schemes
| Article 4 (HMO) | In force across the council area City-wide Article 4 Direction (C3 to C4) in force since 11 Mar 2012. |
|---|---|
| Additional licensing | In force in part of the council area Additional licensing in 20 wards 1 Jan 2024-31 Dec 2028. |
| Selective licensing | In force in part of the council area Selective licensing in 16 wards 1 Dec 2023-30 Nov 2028. |
Schemes change. Check the council’s current pages for the exact address in Nottingham before you buy or start work. Source: Nottingham City Council HMO licensing page, checked 2026-10-31.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Nottingham?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,450 – £4,850 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £780 – £1,950 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £290 – £580 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £150 – £390 | inspection |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Nottingham can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Nottingham, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Nottingham.
When do Nottingham landlords need it?
Landlords in Nottingham most often ask us for this when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Nottingham
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you cover all of Nottingham?
Yes. We work across Nottingham and the NG1, NG2, NG3 and NG7 postcode areas, plus the rest of Nottinghamshire. Nearby places we also cover include West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall.
Which council covers HMOs in Nottingham?
Nottingham is covered by Nottingham City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Nottingham?
Our guide ranges for East Midlands 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 Nottingham
- West Bridgford · 2 mi
- Arnold · 3 mi
- Hucknall · 6 mi
- Long Eaton · 6 mi
- Ilkeston · 7 mi
- Heanor · 9 mi
- All of Nottinghamshire
Other HMO services in Nottingham
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Nottingham
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Nottingham
- Communal kitchen refits in Nottingham
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Nottingham
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Nottingham
- Fire doors in Nottingham
- Extensions for extra rooms in Nottingham
- Small HMO conversions (3–6 sharers) in Nottingham