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WA HB 1000: Bill

Detected August 22, 2026 · in Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules

WA HB 1000 introduces new regulations affecting rental housing, including tenant screening and eviction processes.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Washington. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: To be determined based on the legislative process.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New regulations on tenant screening, eviction processes, and potential rent stabilization measures.

Who it affects

Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Washington.

What you must do

Review and adjust tenant screening policies and eviction procedures to comply with the new regulations.

Deadline

To be determined based on the legislative process.

Source: https://wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov/legislationservice.asmx/GetLegislationByYear?year=2026

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