Alaska Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Alaska limits deposits to two months’ rent, but only where rent is $2,000 a month or less — above that there is no cap (AS 34.03.070). The return clock is short: 14 days when the tenant gave proper notice to leave, 30 days when they did not.
How Long Does a Landlord Have to Return a Security Deposit in Alaska?
An Alaska landlord must return the deposit within 14 days if the tenant gave proper notice to vacate, or within 30 days if they did not.
| Maximum Deposit | Two months’ rent (no cap if rent exceeds $2,000/month) |
| Return Deadline | 14 days with proper notice; 30 days without |
| Interest Required | No |
| Itemized Statement | Required |
| Statute Reference | AS 34.03.070 |
How Much Can a Landlord Raise Rent in Alaska?
Alaska has no rent control and no cap on increases. A month-to-month rent change needs 30 days’ written notice, the same period needed to end the tenancy.
| Grace Period | None set by statute |
| Late Fee Limit | No statutory cap |
| Rent Control Status | No statewide rent control |
| Rent Increase Notice | 30 days for month-to-month |
| Statute Reference | AS 34.03.290 |
How to Evict a Tenant in Alaska
An Alaska eviction for unpaid rent starts with a 7-day notice to quit. Deliberate damage over $400 or illegal activity allows a 24-hour notice.
| Non-Payment Notice | 7 days |
| Lease Violation Notice | 10 days to cure |
| Month-to-Month Notice | 30 days |
| Illegal Activity | 24 hours (illegal activity or deliberate damage over $400) |
| Statute Reference | AS 34.03.220 |
Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission in Alaska?
No. An Alaska landlord needs at least 24 hours’ notice except in an emergency.
| Notice Required | 24 hours |
| Emergency Entry | Allowed without notice |
| Permitted Reasons | Inspect, repairs, agreed services, show to buyers, tenants or contractors |
| Statute Reference | AS 34.03.140 |
What Must a Alaska Lease Disclose?
- Lead-based paint disclosure (pre-1978 housing)
- Name and address of the owner or agent authorized to receive notices (AS 34.03.080)
What Repairs Is a Landlord Responsible For in Alaska?
Alaska landlords must keep the premises fit and habitable, including heat, running water and working systems, and keep common areas clean and safe.
What Alaska landlords must maintain
- • Comply with building and housing codes materially affecting health and safety
- • Keep supplied electrical, plumbing, heating and appliances in good working order
- • Supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water and heat
- • Provide receptacles for garbage removal
What a Alaska tenant can do
- • Terminate after written notice if a material breach is not remedied within 10 days
- • Recover damages for the landlord’s noncompliance
| Repair & Deduct | No fixed dollar cap; for essential services the tenant may procure them and deduct the actual, reasonable cost |
| Statute Reference | AS 34.03.100, 34.03.180 |