Alaska Rental Lease Laws: What Your Lease Can and Can't Say
Everything below is generated from our Alaska law database — the same statute-backed rules our analyzer uses to check leases. Prohibited clauses and required disclosures include their statute citations.
Educational information: this page summarizes Alaska landlord-tenant law for renters. It is not legal advice. Laws change — consult a licensed attorney for your situation.
Alaska lease rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 2 months' rent (units at $2,000/month or less) |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 14–30 days |
| Interest on deposits | not required |
| Landlord entry notice | 24 hours |
| Late fee cap | no statutory percentage cap |
| Rent grace period | no statutory grace period |
| Prohibited lease clauses | 3 clause types restricted |
| Required disclosures | 2 disclosures required |
Alaska lease law guides
- Alaska Security Deposit Limit2 months' rent (units at $2,000/month or less)
- Alaska Deposit Return Deadline14–30 days
- Alaska Deposit Interest Rulesno interest required
- Alaska Landlord Entry Notice24 hours
- Alaska Late Fee Lawsno statutory percentage cap
- Alaska Rent Grace Periodno statutory grace period
- Alaska Prohibited Lease Clauses3 restricted clause types
- Alaska Required Disclosures2 required disclosures
Lease clauses restricted under Alaska law
- Waiver of implied warranty of habitabilityLikely Illegal
- Non-refundable security depositLikely Illegal
- Confession of judgment clauseLikely Illegal
Statute citations and details for every prohibited clause in Alaska →
Disclosures Alaska landlords must provide
- Lead Paint
- Security Deposit Terms
What each required disclosure covers in Alaska, with citations →
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Alaska lease law FAQ
- How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Alaska?
- Alaska generally limits security deposits to 2 months' rent (units at $2,000/month or less). Conditions can apply — see the Alaska security deposit limit guide for details.
- How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Alaska?
- Generally 14–30 days after move-out. Conditions can apply — see the Alaska deposit return deadline guide for details.
- Do landlords have to pay interest on security deposits in Alaska?
- No statewide statute requires it in Alaska, though local ordinances or your lease can add the obligation. Conditions can apply — see the Alaska deposit interest rules guide for details.
- How much notice does a landlord need to enter my apartment in Alaska?
- Generally at least 24 hours. Conditions can apply — see the Alaska landlord entry notice guide for details.
- Is there a limit on late fees in Alaska?
- Alaska sets no fixed percentage cap, but late fees must be reasonable and can be challenged if punitive. Conditions can apply — see the Alaska late fee laws guide for details.
- How many days late can rent be before fees in Alaska?
- There is no statutory grace period in Alaska; rent is late the day after it is due unless your lease says otherwise. Conditions can apply — see the Alaska rent grace period guide for details.
- What lease clauses are illegal in Alaska?
- Alaska law restricts 3 clause types tracked in our database, such as: waiver of implied warranty of habitability; non-refundable security deposit; confession of judgment clause.
- What disclosures must a landlord provide in Alaska?
- Alaska requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Security Deposit Terms (Landlord must disclose terms and conditions for withholding security deposit).
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Sources: state statutes cited above. Data last updated 2024-01-01. Educational information only — not legal advice.