Alaska Eviction Notice Requirements
Under Alaska Statutes § 34.03.220, a landlord may end a tenancy for unpaid rent with written notice giving the tenant seven days to pay in full. For a material lease violation, the notice to quit gives the tenant at least 10 days, and the rental agreement does not end if the tenant remedies the breach in time. Deliberate substantial damage or illegal activity at the premises allows a much shorter notice of 24 hours to five days. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice under § 34.03.290.
The notice must be in writing and should identify the tenant and the unit, state the amount of rent due or describe the acts that broke the agreement, and give the date the tenancy ends if the problem isn't fixed. Notices to quit are served under AS 09.45.100 to 09.45.105. If the same breach recurs within six months, a shorter five-day notice can apply. Keep a copy of the notice and write down how and when it was delivered.
If the tenant stays after the notice period, the landlord files a forcible entry and detainer case in court. Alaska prohibits self-help evictions: under § 34.03.280, a landlord may not take back the unit by locking out the tenant or by interrupting electricity, gas, water, sanitary or other essential services. A tenant who is unlawfully removed or has services cut off can recover up to one and one-half times actual damages under § 34.03.210.
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Alaska: common questions
How many days does an Alaska tenant get to pay late rent?
Seven days after receiving written notice of nonpayment and of the landlord's intent to terminate. If the tenant pays all rent due within that time, the tenancy continues. The landlord may also accept a partial payment and extend the eviction date. Only one notice is needed for any one default.
What notice is needed for a lease violation in Alaska?
For a material violation, a written notice to quit giving the tenant at least 10 days, which lets the tenant remedy the breach. If substantially the same violation recurs within six months, five days' notice is enough. Deliberate substantial damage or illegal activity allows a notice of 24 hours to five days.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in Alaska?
At least 30 days' written notice before the rental due date named in the notice, under Alaska Statutes § 34.03.290. A week-to-week tenancy takes 14 days. A landlord may not bring an eviction to retaliate against a tenant for complaining about conditions, enforcing rights under the act or joining a tenants' union.
Can an Alaska landlord shut off utilities to make a tenant leave?
No. Alaska law prohibits landlords from willfully interrupting electricity, gas, water, sanitary or other essential services, and from locking a tenant out without a court order. The tenant can recover possession or end the lease and recover up to one and one-half times actual damages. File a forcible entry and detainer case instead.
Compare nearby states
| State | Unpaid rent | Lease violation | Month-to-month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 7 days | 10 days | 30 days |
| Alabama | See statute | See statute | 30 days |
| Arizona | 5 days | 10 days | 30 days |
| Arkansas | 3 days | 14 days | 30 days |
| California | See statute | See statute | See statute |
| Colorado | 10 days | 10 days | See statute |
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