Laws by state / Alaska

Alaska landlord and tenant rules

The figures that decide most disputes between Alaska landlords and tenants, each with a calculator and the statute behind it.

Verified against the statutes 2026-10-22By RentByState Research

Rule	Alaska	Statute	Tool
Maximum security deposit	2 months' rent (cap does not apply to units renting for more than $2,000/month); plus an optional additional pet deposit of up to 1 month's rent	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070	Deposit rules
Deposit return deadline	14 days after termination and delivery of possession if the tenant gave proper notice under AS 34.03.290 (30 days if the landlord deducts for damages, or if the tenant did not give proper notice)	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070	Deposit rules
Interest on the deposit	Not required	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070
Maximum late fee	No statutory cap	No statute located (AS 34.03 silent); Alaska Dept. of Law, 'The Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act: What It Means to You'	Late fee calculator
Landlord notice, month-to-month	30 days	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290(b); § 34.03.220(b)	Notice calculator
Tenant notice, month-to-month	30 days	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290(b); § 34.03.220(b)	Notice calculator
Rent increase notice	30 days	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290(b); § 34.03.220(b)	Notice calculator
Pay-or-quit notice	7 days	Alaska Stat. § 34.03.290(b); § 34.03.220(b)	Notice calculator
Rent increase cap	None statewide

Security deposits in Alaska

Alaska limits security deposits to 2 months' rent (cap does not apply to units renting for more than $2,000/month); plus an optional additional pet deposit of up to 1 month's rent. The deposit must be returned 14 days after termination and delivery of possession if the tenant gave proper notice under AS 34.03.290 (30 days if the landlord deducts for damages, or if the tenant did not give proper notice), with an itemised list of any deductions. No interest is owed on the deposit under state law. Statute text read on FindLaw (akleg.gov and Justia returned 403; touchngo mirror refused connection). Deposits must be held in a trust account (§ 34.03.070(c)) but the statute does not require interest to be paid to the tenant. Wrongful withholding = up to double damages. No 2024-2026 amendments located. Full deposit rules and move-out checklist.

Late fees in Alaska

Alaska sets no statutory cap on late fees. The amount is whatever the lease says, subject to the general rule that it must not be an unconscionable penalty. There is no statutory grace period, so the lease controls when the fee starts. Calculate the maximum fee.

Notice periods in Alaska

A Alaska landlord must give 30 days’ written notice to end a month-to-month tenancy, and the tenant must give the same. A rent increase needs 30 days’ notice. For nonpayment, the landlord must serve a 7-day notice to pay or quit before filing for eviction. Calculate the effective date of a notice.

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Frequently asked questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Alaska?

2 months' rent (cap does not apply to units renting for more than $2,000/month); plus an optional additional pet deposit of up to 1 month's rent. Statute text read on FindLaw (akleg.gov and Justia returned 403; touchngo mirror refused connection). Deposits must be held in a trust account (§ 34.03.070(c)) but the statute does not require interest to be paid to the tenant. Wrongful withholding = up to double damages. No 2024-2026 amendments located.

What is the maximum late fee for rent in Alaska?

There is no statutory maximum in Alaska. No statutory cap and no statutory grace period; no statute located. The Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03) is silent on late charges; the Alaska Department of Law booklet says a lease may set a small flat-rate late charge that reasonably approximates the landlord's actual costs, and a tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid late fees alone. The most common lease figure nationally is 5% of monthly rent, and courts in no-cap states generally accept fees in that range while rejecting ones that look like penalties.

How much notice does a landlord have to give a tenant to move out in Alaska?

30 days’ written notice for a month-to-month tenancy. 30 days' written notice before the rental due date, by either party; 14 days for week-to-week

How long is a pay-or-quit notice in Alaska?

7 days. The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the full amount within that time.