DASH Landlord Accreditation is a voluntary accreditation scheme that has been operating since 2008. It is open to landlords who agree to meet a set of benchmark standards. These standards are set out in the DASH Code of Conduct in the Scheme Manual, which covers both housing management and property standards.

The aims of DASH accreditation are:

·         to encourage and promote good property standards and management practices in the private rented sector by recognising landlords who commit to accreditation

·         to raise the profile and promote the public image of the private rented sector

·         to support landlords in their development and knowledge by making available resource materials to inform, educate, raise awareness and encourage good practice

·         to reduce disputes and misunderstandings between landlords, tenants and Local Authorities

DASH Landlord accreditation offers a quality mark to members and is not a landlord association, buying group or licensing scheme. Please note that some of the requirements in the Code of Conduct may be higher standards than the Local Authority would ask for; this is because accreditation is a voluntary undertaking and seeks to improve standards in the private rented sector.