In short: 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. Across Renfrewshire, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- PA
- Main towns
- Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone, Erskine
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Renfrewshire involve?
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Renfrewshire?
- Every HMO needs a council licence: 3 or more people who are not all from one or two families, sharing basic amenities. Licences last up to 3 years.
- The tolerable standard requires interlinked smoke alarms in the main living room and circulation spaces and a heat alarm in the kitchen; licensed HMOs must meet the council’s higher standard.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
Scottish councils set their own HMO licence standards and planning policies. Every HMO needs a licence, so check the council’s standards before you design the layout.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Renfrewshire?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
Typical time on site: Set by the council’s deadline. For a figure for your house, try the guide-price tool.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works by town in Renfrewshire
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Renfrewshire
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 deal with the council for me?
We give you the evidence and can talk the council through the works if you want. The licence and any correspondence stay in your name.
Do you carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Renfrewshire?
Yes, across the whole of Renfrewshire, including Paisley, Renfrew, Johnstone.
Who licenses HMOs in Renfrewshire?
Renfrewshire council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Renfrewshire
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Renfrewshire
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Renfrewshire
- Communal kitchen refits in Renfrewshire
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Renfrewshire
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Renfrewshire
- Fire doors in Renfrewshire
- Fire alarm and detection systems in Renfrewshire
- Professional and co-living HMO refurbs in Renfrewshire