Landlord-tenant law

Alaska Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for Alaska.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
2 months' rent (if monthly rent is $2,000 or less); no limit if rent exceeds $2,000/month
Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070
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Deposit Return Deadline
14 days if no deductions; 30 days if deductions claimed
Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070(g)
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
7-day notice to pay or quit
Alaska Stat. § 34.03.220(b)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days
Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed in lease)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
Alaska specific notes

Deposit must be held in a separate account. Landlord must provide written receipts.

FAQ

Common Alaska landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in Alaska?+
2 months' rent (if monthly rent is $2,000 or less); no limit if rent exceeds $2,000/month. Governed by Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070. Deposit must be returned within 14 days if no deductions; 30 days if deductions claimed after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in Alaska for non-payment of rent?+
7-day notice to pay or quit. Per Alaska Stat. § 34.03.220(b). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in Alaska?+
30 days. Per Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in Alaska?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed in lease). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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