WA HB 1017: Bill House
WA HB 1017 addresses various aspects of rental housing, including tenant screening and relocation assistance, but specific details are not provided in the excerpt.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on September 2, 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: Not specified in the excerpt.. 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 related to tenant screening, just cause for eviction, and relocation assistance may be introduced.
Who it affects
Single-family landlords, multifamily owners, property managers, and affordable-housing operators in Washington State.
What you must do
Stay informed about the bill's progress and prepare to adapt to potential new regulations.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt.
Source: https://wslwebservices.leg.wa.gov/legislationservice.asmx/GetLegislationByYear?year=2026
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