I Have a Unit to Rent (am I ready?)

Whether you are homeowner considering renting a room in your own home or a property manager of a large apartment building, renting is a complicated business and there is a lot to know.

Before you're ready to put out the "For Rent" sign, get informed about rules on registering your rental unit, minimum housing standards and fair housing laws that apply.

As of July 31, 2025, algorithmic rent setting is banned in Seattle. This practice which involves third-party service providers relies on broad market data rather than the specific attributes of an individual property. Landlords are prohibited from using computer software to generate recommendations using data from other rental properties.