WA HB 1004: Bill
WA HB 1004 introduces new regulations affecting rental housing, including potential changes to tenant screening and eviction processes.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on September 7, 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 State. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: To be determined upon final passage and implementation of the bill.. 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 regarding tenant screening, eviction processes, and potentially rent control measures.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Washington State.
What you must do
Review and adjust tenant screening processes and eviction policies to comply with new regulations once finalized.
Deadline
To be determined upon final passage and implementation of the bill.
Source: https://wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov/legislationservice.asmx/GetLegislationByYear?year=2026
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