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Alaska Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notices, rent control, and more for Alaska.

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Every rule on this page is drawn from state statutes and municipal codes and summarized with AI assistance. Each one cites the statute it's based on and links to a published text of that law so you can read it firsthand. Where a page says a city or county has no local rule on a topic, that means none was found for the topics covered here — not that none exists. Local governments also regulate rental housing in ways these pages don't track, including registration, licensing, inspections and habitability standards. These summaries may be incomplete or out of date, laws change often, and every property and tenancy has specifics a summary can't capture — so treat this as a starting point for your own research, not as legal advice, and check with the local jurisdiction and a qualified attorney before acting on your particular situation.

What to Know in Alaska

Sources last checked July 2026

Alaska caps security deposits at two months' rent only for units renting at $2,000 a month or less — above that, AS § 34.03.070 sets no limit. Deposits return within 14 days with no deductions, or 30 days with an itemized statement. Eviction requires seven days' notice for nonpayment and ten to cure other violations under AS § 34.03.220 and § 34.03.230, though a repeat violation within six months allows an unconditional five-day notice with no chance to cure. Alaska permits but has no local rent control anywhere in the state.

  • 7-day notice required before eviction for nonpayment of rent
  • 30-day move-out notice required for month-to-month tenancies
  • No rent control — no statutory cap on rent increases
  • 30-day advance written notice required for rent increases
  • Security deposits capped at 2 months' rent
5 rules summarized · Each linked to the law it cites

Security Deposit Limits

Security Deposit Limits

What is the security deposit limit in Alaska?

Under AS § 34.03.070, a landlord may not require a security deposit or prepaid rent exceeding two months' periodic rent for units renting at or below $2,000 per month. For units renting above $2,000 per month, there is no statutory cap. An additional pet deposit of up to one month's rent may be charged for non-service-animal pets. Non-refundable security deposits are prohibited. If no deductions are claimed, the landlord must return the deposit within 14 days after the tenant vacates. If deductions are claimed, the landlord has 30 days to return the balance with a written itemized statement. Failure to comply may result in the tenant recovering double the deposit amount.

AS § 34.03.070

Eviction Notice Requirements

Eviction Notice Requirements

What are the eviction notice requirements in Alaska?

Alaska landlords must follow AS § 34.03.220 before filing for eviction. For nonpayment of rent, the landlord must provide a written 7-day notice to pay or vacate; if the tenant does not pay in full within 7 days, the landlord may terminate the tenancy. For material lease violations other than nonpayment, the landlord must serve a written 10-day notice to cure or quit under AS § 34.03.230. If the tenant commits substantially the same violation within 6 months of a prior cure, the landlord may issue a 5-day unconditional notice to quit with no cure right. For deliberate damage exceeding $400 or illegal activity (including drug sales or prostitution), a 24-hour to 5-day unconditional notice applies. Self-help evictions are prohibited.

AS § 34.03.220; AS § 34.03.230

Rent Increase Notice Periods

Rent Increase Notice Periods

How much notice is required for rent increases in Alaska?

Under AS § 34.03.020, Alaska landlords must provide tenants with written notice of any rent increase at least 30 days before the rental due date specified in the notice. There is no statutory cap on the amount of a rent increase for existing tenants. Alaska has no statewide rent stabilization or rent control law. Notice must be in writing and given prior to the effective date of the increase.

AS § 34.03.020

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Rent Control / Rent Increase Caps

Is there rent control in Alaska?

Alaska does not have statewide rent control and no municipality in Alaska — including Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau — has enacted a local rent control ordinance. While Alaska statutes permit municipalities to enact local ordinances, none have done so. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper written notice. The Alaska Rent Control Laws page confirms that there are no caps on rent increases in the state.

AS § 34.03.020

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

Move-Out & Lease Termination Notice

What is the move-out notice requirement in Alaska?

Under AS § 34.03.290(b), either a landlord or tenant may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by providing written notice at least 30 days before the next rental due date specified in the notice. Week-to-week tenancies may be terminated with at least 14 days' written notice. The notice must be in writing and may be delivered personally or by registered or certified mail. If a tenant holds over willfully after notice expires, the landlord may recover up to 1.5 times actual damages.

AS § 34.03.290

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