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 Shetland Islands, the work is planned around Scotland’s HMO rules and the standards the local council publishes.
- Nation
- Scotland
- Pricing region
- Scotland
- Postcode areas
- ZE
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shetland Islands involve?
- Liaison with you before the council revisits
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
Which rules apply in Shetland Islands?
- 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.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- 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 Shetland Islands?
| 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.
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Shetland Islands
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.
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 carry out licence condition and schedule-of-works across Shetland Islands?
Yes, across the whole of Shetland Islands.
Who licenses HMOs in Shetland Islands?
Shetland Islands council licenses HMOs in its area. Every HMO in Scotland needs a licence.
Other HMO services in Shetland Islands
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Shetland Islands
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Shetland Islands
- Communal kitchen refits in Shetland Islands
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Shetland Islands
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Shetland Islands
- Fire doors in Shetland Islands
- EPC and energy upgrades in Shetland Islands
- Void and between-tenancy refurbs in Shetland Islands