How do I apply to be accredited?
In order to become a DASH Accredited Landlord you will need to:
Ø Sign the DASH Code of Conduct and complete all Self Assessment questions online
Ø Provide details of all of your property/ies in the East Midlands. Failure to disclose all properties or any ongoing Local Authority issues to DASH at this point will result in the application being cancelled
Ø Pay the application fee (if applicable – see below)
Ø Pass a Fit for Accreditation check (DASH will check with the relevant Local Authority that there are no outstanding issues with you as a landlord or at any of your properties)
Ø Complete the Landlord Development course (foundation)– the course is free as part of your membership package and is available online
Ø Have a health and safety inspection of a sample of your properties (a minimum of 10% of properties owned per membership period) and complete any works our inspectors deem necessary to bring your property up to DASH standards within the timescale given
Ø Commit to increasing your professional development as a landlord by engaging with DASH Landlord accreditation e-learning