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 Batley, a town of about 39,000 people in West Yorkshire, the work is planned around the HMO rules for England and the council’s written HMO standards.
- Area
- West Yorkshire, England
- Postcodes
- WF12 and WF17
- Location
- 7 miles south-west of Leeds
- Pricing region
- Yorkshire and the Humber
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Batley involve?
- Programme set to meet the council deadline
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- Certificates and photos for each item
Which rules apply in Batley?
The rules below are the England-wide position for this kind of work. Councils add their own standards and schemes on top, so we always check the address in Batley before we price.
- 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.
- National rules ask for an adequate number of bathrooms, WCs and basins and suitably located kitchens; numeric ratios are set by each council.
- 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 Batley?
| 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 |
Use these as a starting point for budgeting. Access, condition and the council’s requirements in Batley can move the figure either way, which is why we quote after seeing the house.
How long does it take?
Allow Set by the council’s deadline on site for a typical job. Drawings, approvals and long-lead items such as kitchens or fire door sets are booked before we start.
When do Batley landlords need it?
We usually get the call when:
- An improvement notice with a deadline
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Batley
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.
Which postcodes in Batley do you work in?
All of them, including WF12 and WF17, and the surrounding parts of West Yorkshire.
Does a shared house in Batley 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 Batley?
Our guide ranges for Yorkshire and the Humber 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 Batley
- Dewsbury · 1 mi
- Ossett · 3 mi
- Morley · 3 mi
- Cleckheaton · 4 mi
- Wakefield · 6 mi
- Lofthouse · 6 mi
- All of West Yorkshire