📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
Alaska Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
Alaska follows the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA), providing specific protections for tenants regarding utilities and deposits.
Banned
Rent Control
2 Months*
Deposit Limit
14-30 days
Deposit Return
7 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: 2 months rent (if rent is under $2,000/mo). No limit if rent is over $2,000.
- Storage: Must be kept in a trust account.
- Return Deadline: 14 days if proper notice given; 30 days otherwise.
- Itemization: Written list of damages required.
Eviction Process
Alaska requires specific notices before filing for eviction.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 7 days | Pay or Quit |
| Lease Violation | 10 days | To cure or quit |
| Failure to Pay Utilities | 5 days | If landlord pays utilities |
| Month-to-month End | 30 days | Written notice |
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