Alaska Landlord-Tenant Laws
This overview summarizes common Alaska landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (Alaska Stat. 34.03). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.
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Alaska at a glance: Security deposit limit: 2 months' rent. Return deadline: 14 days; a second deadline applies to deductions. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: Alaska Stat. 34.03.
Security deposit
- Maximum deposit
- 2 months' rent
- Return deadline
- 14 days; a second deadline applies to deductions
- Interest required
- No statutory requirement
The rule: Max 2 months' rent, prepaid rent included, except where rent is over $2,000 a month; a separate pet deposit of up to one month is also allowed. The refund and itemized notice are due within 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned if proper notice of termination was given, or within 30 days if it was not or there is a deduction for damage. Willful noncompliance can cost twice the amount withheld (Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070).
Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.
Source read · Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070
Eviction notice
- Nonpayment of rent
- 7 days notice
- Lease violation
- 10 days notice
Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.
Notice to vacate
- Month-to-month lease
- 30 days notice
- Fixed-term lease
- No notice required if lease ends
Late rent fees
- Grace period
- No statutory requirement
- Maximum late fee
- Reasonable amount
Additional regulations
- Rent control
- No statewide rent control
- Landlord entry notice
- 24 hours
When to use Alaska document templates
Use LeaseCraft templates when you need PDF and editable DOCX lease and notice forms built for Alaska landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the list of Alaska documents.
Common mistakes in Alaska
- Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
- Missing the security deposit return deadline (14 days; a second deadline applies to deductions)
- Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts
Frequently asked questions
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In Alaska the security deposit limit is 2 months' rent. The return deadline is 14 days; a second deadline applies to deductions. Max 2 months' rent, prepaid rent included, except where rent is over $2,000 a month; a separate pet deposit of up to one month is also allowed. The refund and itemized notice are due within 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is returned if proper notice of termination was given, or within 30 days if it was not or there is a deduction for damage. Willful noncompliance can cost twice the amount withheld (Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070).
Confirm current rules in Alaska Stat. 34.03.
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Alaska month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.
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Educational summary only, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney in your state for specific guidance. LeaseCraft is not a law firm. Statutes change — verify requirements with official Alaska sources before relying on this information.
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