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Deposit, notice, and late-fee figures cited to the state statute.
| Rule | Rule text |
|---|---|
| Security deposit cap | A landlord may not demand or receive prepaid rent or a security deposit in excess of two months' periodic rent. The limit does not apply to a rental unit where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A landlord may demand an additional pet deposit, for a pet that is not a service animal, that does not exceed one month's periodic rent. Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Deposit return deadline | If notice complies with AS 34.03.290, the landlord shall mail the written notice and refund within 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered, except the landlord has 30 days to mail the refund if costs are deducted for damages from the tenant's noncompliance with AS 34.03.120. If the tenant does not give that notice, the landlord shall mail the notice and refund within 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered, or the landlord becomes aware the unit is abandoned. Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070(g). As of 2026-10-09. |
| Notice to end a tenancy | While rent is current, either party may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by written notice given at least 14 days before the termination date. Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by written notice given at least 30 days before the rental due date specified in the notice. Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Notice before entry | Except in an emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of intention to enter and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent. Alaska Stat. § 34.03.140. As of 2026-10-09. |
| Eviction notice | If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent in full within seven days after written notice of nonpayment and of the intention to terminate, the tenancy terminates unless the landlord agrees to allow the tenant to remain. Alaska Stat. § 34.03.220(b). As of 2026-10-09. |
A landlord may not demand or receive prepaid rent or a security deposit in excess of two months' periodic rent. The limit does not apply to a rental unit where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A landlord may demand an additional pet deposit, for a pet that is not a service animal, that does not exceed one month's periodic rent.
If notice complies with AS 34.03.290, the landlord shall mail the written notice and refund within 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered, except the landlord has 30 days to mail the refund if costs are deducted for damages from the tenant's noncompliance with AS 34.03.120. If the tenant does not give that notice, the landlord shall mail the notice and refund within 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered, or the landlord becomes aware the unit is abandoned.
If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent in full within seven days after written notice of nonpayment and of the intention to terminate, the tenancy terminates unless the landlord agrees to allow the tenant to remain.
Figures are from Alaska statutes, retrieved 2026-10-09. Primary sources: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.070&secEnd=34.03.070, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.290&secEnd=34.03.290, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.140&secEnd=34.03.140, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.220&secEnd=34.03.220.
A landlord may not demand or receive prepaid rent or a security deposit in excess of two months' periodic rent. The limit does not apply to a rental unit where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A landlord may demand an additional pet deposit, for a pet that is not a service animal, that does not exceed one month's periodic rent. Source: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.070&secEnd=34.03.070, as of 2026-10-09.
If notice complies with AS 34.03.290, the landlord shall mail the written notice and refund within 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered, except the landlord has 30 days to mail the refund if costs are deducted for damages from the tenant's noncompliance with AS 34.03.120. If the tenant does not give that notice, the landlord shall mail the notice and refund within 30 days after the tenancy ends, possession is delivered, or the landlord becomes aware the unit is abandoned. Source: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070(g), https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.070&secEnd=34.03.070, as of 2026-10-09.
While rent is current, either party may terminate a week-to-week tenancy by written notice given at least 14 days before the termination date. Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by written notice given at least 30 days before the rental due date specified in the notice. Source: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.290&secEnd=34.03.290, as of 2026-10-09.
Except in an emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of intention to enter and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent. Source: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.140, https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.140&secEnd=34.03.140, as of 2026-10-09.
If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent in full within seven days after written notice of nonpayment and of the intention to terminate, the tenancy terminates unless the landlord agrees to allow the tenant to remain. Source: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.220(b), https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.220&secEnd=34.03.220, as of 2026-10-09.
Estimates for planning; not tax/legal advice.