Landlord tools · Alaska
Everything a Alaska lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.
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Alaska caps security deposits at 2 months of rent. Deposit plus prepaid rent capped at 2 months; no cap if rent exceeds $2,000/month After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 14 days. 14 days if tenant gave proper notice; 30 days if deductions or improper notice Returning one now? Use the free Alaska deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.
Alaska sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap; must be reasonable and in the lease. No required grace period.
Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, except in emergencies. 24 hours' notice, reasonable times (AS 34.03.140). Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (30 days' written notice by either party). Rent increases require 30 days' advance notice (30 days as a change of month-to-month terms). Planning an increase? The free Alaska rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.
Utilities: Willful interruption of tenant utilities prohibited (self-help barred). Pets: Additional pet deposit up to 1 month allowed for non-service animals.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Alaska?
Alaska caps security deposits at 2 months of rent. Deposit plus prepaid rent capped at 2 months; no cap if rent exceeds $2,000/month
How long does a Alaska landlord have to return the deposit?
14 days after the tenancy ends. 14 days if tenant gave proper notice; 30 days if deductions or improper notice
Are late fees limited in Alaska?
There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap; must be reasonable and in the lease. No required grace period
How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in Alaska?
At least 24 hours, except in emergencies. 24 hours' notice, reasonable times (AS 34.03.140)
Does Alaska have rent control?
No statewide rent control. No rent control
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Key statutes: AS 34.03.070 · AS 34.03.140 · AS 34.03.290. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.