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. Retford is 18 miles west of Lincoln. 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
- Nottinghamshire, England
- Postcodes
- DN22
- Location
- 18 miles west of Lincoln
- Pricing region
- East Midlands
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Retford involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- A completion letter for your licence file
Which rules apply in Retford?
Here is what usually applies to a Retford job of this kind. It is general information rather than legal advice, and the council’s written HMO standards have the final detail.
- 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.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Retford?
| 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 Retford 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 Retford, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
When do Retford landlords need it?
Landlords in Retford most often ask us for this when:
- A licence granted with conditions
- An improvement notice with a deadline
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Retford
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.
Which postcodes in Retford do you work in?
All of them, including DN22, and the surrounding parts of Nottinghamshire.
Does a shared house in Retford need an HMO licence?
In England, a mandatory licence is needed for 5 or more people from 2 or more households. Smaller HMOs can need a licence where the council runs additional licensing, which is common in towns with many shared houses. Check the council’s website for the address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Retford?
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 Retford
- Worksop · 8 mi
- Gainsborough · 8 mi
- Doncaster · 16 mi
- Mansfield · 17 mi
- Bentley · 17 mi
- Staveley · 17 mi
- All of Nottinghamshire