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Alaska Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Security deposit limits, eviction notice requirements, rent increase rules, and every compliance deadline for Alaska landlords. 149 cities covered.

Based on Alaska state statutes. Updated August 2026.

Alaska Landlord Law Summary

In Alaska, landlords must return security deposits within 14 days, provide 7-day eviction notice for nonpayment, and do not cap rent increases. No just cause eviction requirement.

Alaska Landlord Rules at a Glance

Key compliance requirements every Alaska landlord must follow.

Rule	Requirement
Security Deposit Cap	2 months’ rent
Deposit Return Deadline	14 days (if deducting) or 30 days (no deductions)
Eviction Notice (Nonpayment)	7 days written notice
Rent Cap	No statewide cap
Entry Notice	24 hours notice
Late Fee Cap	No statutory cap
Grace Period	No statutory requirement
Just Cause Eviction	Not required

What Happens If You Violate Alaska Landlord-Tenant Law

Security deposit violation: Tenant may recover up to 2x the deposit wrongfully withheld.

Late deposit return: Miss the 14-day deadline and tenants can sue for up to 2x the withheld amount.
Improper eviction notice: Wrong notice period or procedure = case dismissed. You restart from zero and owe additional court costs.
Illegal entry: Entering without 24-hour notice = harassment claim. Tenants can terminate the lease and sue for damages.
Fair housing violation: First offense: $16,000+ federal fine. Repeat: $65,000+. Plus actual damages, attorney fees, and potential criminal penalties.

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Alaska Landlord-Tenant Statutes

The laws that govern residential rentals in Alaska.

Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Alaska Stat. §34.03.010 et seq.

Comprehensive landlord-tenant law covering security deposits, habitability, repairs, eviction, and tenant rights.

Alaska Landlord Law Topics

Explore detailed rules by topic for any Alaska city.

Security Deposit Laws

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Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

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Rent Increase Laws

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Landlord Entry & Access Rules

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Maintenance & Habitability Standards

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Late Fee Limits

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Lease Termination & Renewal

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Fair Housing Protections

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Tenant Screening Rules

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Required Landlord Disclosures

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Rent Control

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Property Registration Requirements

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Top 10 Alaska Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

The largest Alaska cities by population, with median rent and deposit cap data.

City	Population	Median 2BR Rent	Max Deposit
Anchorage	286,075	$1,631/mo	$3,262
Fairbanks	31,856	$1,676/mo	$3,352
Juneau	31,555	$1,758/mo	$3,516
Wasilla	9,945	$1,467/mo	$2,934
Sitka	8,282	$1,566/mo	$3,132
Ketchikan	8,079	$1,625/mo	$3,250
Kenai	7,746	$1,312/mo	$2,624
Palmer	6,378	$1,467/mo	$2,934
Bethel	6,292	$1,938/mo	$3,876
Homer	6,040	$1,312/mo	$2,624

All 149 Alaska Cities

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Anchorage 286,075 Fairbanks 31,856 Juneau 31,555 Wasilla 9,945 Sitka 8,282 Ketchikan 8,079 Kenai 7,746 Palmer 6,378 Bethel 6,292 Homer 6,040 Kodiak 5,354 Utqia?vik 4,694 Soldotna 4,577 Unalaska 4,214 Valdez 3,805 Nome 3,639 Kotzebue 2,979 Seward 2,735 Cordova 2,473 North Pole 2,427 Houston 2,146 Dillingham 2,126 Wrangell 2,064 Akutan 1,586 Hooper Bay 1,308 Craig 1,041 Delta Junction 955 Hoonah 948 Chevak 908 Savoonga 804 Emmonak 787 Kwethluk 782 Point Hope 781 Togiak 778 King Cove 771 Selawik 760 Quinhagak 750 Unalakleet 741 Alakanuk 723 Klawock 710 Noorvik 645 Toksook Bay 638 Kotlik 628 Gambell 620 Gustavus 612 Stebbins 612 Sand Point 600 Mountain Village 594 Pilot Station 592 Kachemak 591 Wainwright 591 Nunapitchuk 580 Scammon Bay 578 St. Mary's 577 Shishmaref 555 Kake 537 Buckland 511 Aniak 494 Napaskiak 494 New Stuyahok 491 Chefornak 490 Nuiqsut 490 Marshall 471 Thorne Bay 470 Manokotak 464 Galena 457 Akiak 448 St. Michael 440 Kiana 422 Kivalina 416 Brevig Mission 415 Fort Yukon 411 Russian Mission 404 Anaktuvuk Pass 403 False Pass 401 St. Paul 399 Eek 389 Saxman 382 Hydaburg 375 Elim 360 Napakiak 344 Nenana 343 Angoon 335 Koyuk 297 Huslia 293 Nightmute 293 McGrath 287 Kaktovik 272 Lower Kalskag 269 Whittier 263 Atqasuk 255 Ambler 254 Shungnak 254 Goodnews Bay 252 Seldovia 248 Teller 238 Tanana 235 Nulato 226 Nunam Iqua 209 Upper Kalskag 209 Old Harbor 207 Shaktoolik 207 Grayling 200 Mekoryuk 200 Aleknagik 199 White Mountain 177 Kobuk 174 Anderson 173 Allakaket 171 Deering 170 Holy Cross 170 Golovin 166 Port Lions 165 Wales 162 Kaltag 157 Adak 154 Newhalen 150 Ruby 134 Coffman Cove 125 Nondalton 118 Tenakee Springs 111 Ekwok 103 Ouzinkie 102 Chuathbaluk 99 Shageluk 96 Koyukuk 94 Pelican 92 Port Heiden 91 Chignik 86 Whale Pass 86 Eagle 85 Nikolai 85 Hughes 82 Diomede 80 Port Alexander 73 Anvik 71 Akhiok 64 Clark's Point 63 Pilot Point 61 St. George 61 Atka 54 Platinum 54 Cold Bay 52 Egegik 34 Larsen Bay 33 Kasaan 30 Edna Bay 25 Bettles 24 Kupreanof 19

Frequently Asked Questions — Alaska Landlord Laws

What is the security deposit limit in Alaska?

Alaska limits security deposits to 2 months’ rent. Deposits must be returned within 14 days if deductions are made, or 30 days if no deductions apply.

How much notice is required to raise rent in Alaska?

For month-to-month tenancies, landlords must give 30 days written notice before increasing rent. There is no cap on the amount of increase.

What is the eviction process for nonpayment in Alaska?

Landlords must give a 7-day written notice to pay or quit. If the tenant does not pay within 7 days, the landlord may file for eviction in court.

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How we researched this page: This guide covers all Alaska landlord-tenant statutes, verified against official government sources. Rent data comes from HUD Fair Market Rents (FY2026). Last updated: August 2026.

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Alaska Landlord-Tenant Laws 2026

Alaska Landlord Law Summary

Alaska Landlord Rules at a Glance

What Happens If You Violate Alaska Landlord-Tenant Law

Alaska Landlord-Tenant Statutes

Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act

Alaska Landlord Law Topics

Security Deposit Laws

Eviction Process & Notice Requirements

Rent Increase Laws

Landlord Entry & Access Rules

Maintenance & Habitability Standards

Late Fee Limits

Lease Termination & Renewal

Fair Housing Protections

Tenant Screening Rules

Required Landlord Disclosures

Rent Control

Property Registration Requirements

Top 10 Alaska Cities — Landlord Law Coverage

All 149 Alaska Cities

Frequently Asked Questions — Alaska Landlord Laws

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