In becoming a member of the DASH Accreditation scheme landlords commit to registering all the properties that they own and let.

If you jointly own a property then you can just have 1 application. So for instance if you and your partner jointly own a property, and you also have other properties you own then you can have 1 application that covers them all. So long as you have a stake in every property you have registered.

If you and your partner own several properties together, then you can hold a joint account in your names.

If it is a company that owns the properties, then chose the company application. One of the Directors who has financial control will be the lead contact.

If you have several companies, then you will need an appllication per company. Only register the properties owned by that company.

If you have a company but still own other properties as a landlord in your own right, then you will need to have 2 applications with DASH.

It's important to get the set up right as it may affect any discounts you apply for on your license fees, as some Local Authorities give a discount for being an accredited landlord. In short, the application to DASH should be in the same name as the license holder on the application. This does not apply to agents who are the license holder. In this case the landlord must apply to DASH for the accreidtation.

You can have an individual accreditation or a joint application if you would prefer depending on the make up of your business and property portfolio.  If you are in doubt about how to set up your application the DASH Team can provide more information on your specific situation and recommend the best route. Please get in touch at dash@derby.gov.uk or call 01332 641111.