Why choose DASH Landlord Accreditation?

DASH specialises in Accreditation and with over 15 years of experience is a specialist in this area.

The scheme is run by Derby City Council on behalf of Local Authorities all across the England. 

The DASH Accreditation package includes not only a nationally recognised training qualification but also a Virtual Inspection. 

Landlords use the Virtual Inspection as a ‘sense check’ to give them reassurances that their rental homes meet the necessary standards for letting, ahead of any visit from the Local Authority for licensing purposes.  In addition with the implementation of the Homes Fitness for Human Habitation legislation our inspections help Landlords get it right first time to avoid costly fines. 

DASH Landlord Accreditation helps Landlords to stand out from others in the lettings market, and gets them recognised as someone with a proven record of good management with their tenants and their properties.

As well as earning a nationally recognised award, we aim to give a service to our Landlords which helps support them in delivering a successful letting business.  To this end we provide a comprehensive resource library, E-newsletters and alerts on up and coming information and free training opportunities.

DASH Landlord Accreditation is actively looking to recruit those Landlords who can demonstrate their commitment to maintaining and growing their business skills.

Our Scheme Manual  DASH Manual updated 1st Dec 2023.pdf (dashservices.org.uk) sets out what we hope to achieve and how we will go about it.  In it you will find the standards we expect in terms of property condition and conduct of our Landlord Members.

In order to offer confidence in our service, DASH has clear policies and procedures   DASH Landlord Accreditation Cancellation Policy  &   DASH Landlord Accreditation Complex Case Policy

It is the role of the DASH Accreditation and Appeals Panel (AAP) to to ensure the scheme is delivered fairly     AAP Terms of Reference  

DASH works in partnership with a range of Local Authorities who recognise the value of the scheme, and offer certain incentives or discounts.

For example once Accredited with DASH, Landlords are automatically passported into the Nottingham Rental Standard and can use the Nottingham specific marketing pack and pay a reduced license fee.  Portsmouth City Council and a whole host of other Councils across England also recognise DASH Landlord Accreditation and offer our Landlords more beneficial terms on their licenses.  Contact DASH or your local Council to find out more.