Alaska law
Landlord & Tenant Laws in Alaska.
Alaska landlord-tenant law includes statewide rules on residential security deposits, written itemization of deductions, and the deadline for returning deposit balances after a tenancy ends. Alaska also limits the amount most residential landlords may demand as a security deposit and regulates how deductions must be explained.
Last verified: 2026-04-06
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Filing Requirements
If the landlord keeps any part of the deposit, Alaska law generally requires a written itemized notice of the deductions within the applicable statutory deadline.
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Key Alaska Statutes
In Alaska, a residential landlord generally may not demand more than two months' rent as a security deposit for most units, and must return the balance of the deposit within 14 days if no deductions are claimed or within 30 days if deductions are made, together with a written itemization.
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