Alaska Residential Lease Agreement Overview
Alaska's landlord-tenant law is governed by the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03). The state allows security deposits of up to two months' rent and requires a 24-hour notice before landlord entry. Alaska has no rent control provisions and is generally considered moderately landlord-friendly.
Landlords in Alaska must maintain the property in a habitable condition, keep common areas safe, and make necessary repairs within a reasonable time. Tenants are responsible for keeping their unit clean, disposing of waste properly, and not causing damage beyond normal wear and tear. The security deposit must be returned within 14 days if the tenant provides a forwarding address, or within 30 days otherwise.
2 Months
Security Deposit Limit
30 Days
Notice to Vacate
None
Rent Grace Period
24 Hours
Landlord Entry Notice
Alaska Landlord-Tenant Law Requirements
Eviction Process
For nonpayment of rent, Alaska requires a 7-day notice to pay or vacate. For lease violations, a 10-day notice to cure or vacate is required. If the tenant commits a material violation of the lease that substantially affects health and safety, the landlord may give a 24-hour notice to vacate without a cure period.
Habitability Standards
Alaska landlords must comply with building and housing codes, make all necessary repairs, keep common areas clean and safe, maintain electrical, plumbing, heating, and sanitary systems, provide running water and reasonable amounts of hot water, and provide working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
Alaska Security Deposit Rules
Alaska caps security deposits at two months' rent (AS 34.03.070). For units where the monthly rent exceeds $2,000, landlords may charge up to one month's rent as a deposit. The deposit must be returned within 14 days of the tenant providing a forwarding address and vacating, or within 30 days if no forwarding address is provided. Landlords must provide an itemized list of deductions. Alaska does not require interest payments on deposits.
Security Deposit Best Practices
Always conduct a move-in and move-out inspection with the tenant, document the property's condition with photos, keep the deposit separate from personal funds, and provide an itemized deduction list when returning the deposit. In Alaska, failure to properly handle security deposits can result in penalties.
Required Disclosures in Alaska
Alaska landlords must provide certain disclosures to tenants before or at the start of the tenancy. Failure to provide required disclosures can result in penalties and may give tenants legal remedies.
- Lead paint (pre-1978)
- Known hazardous conditions
Alaska Lease Fees & Limits
Key financial limits and fees that apply to residential leases in Alaska:
| Item | Alaska Rule |
|---|---|
| Security Deposit Limit | 2 months' rent |
| Deposit Return Deadline | 14 days (if tenant provides forwarding address) / 30 days |
| Late Fee Limit | No statutory limit |
| Rent Grace Period | No statutory grace period |
| Notice to Vacate | 30 days |
| Landlord Entry Notice | 24 hours' notice |
| Deposit Interest Required | No |
Official Alaska Resources
Use these official resources to verify Alaska landlord-tenant law requirements and find legal assistance.
Other Alaska Lease Agreement Types
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Alaska Commercial Lease
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Alaska Sublease Agreement
Agreement to sublet all or part of a rental unit
Alaska Roommate Agreement
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Alaska Rent-to-Own Agreement
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Alaska Land Lease
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Alaska Residential Lease FAQ
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