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Alaska security deposit laws for landlords and property managers
The words of Alaska's security deposit statute on each topic, quoted verbatim with pinpoint citations and links to the official source. No summaries, no interpretation.
Reviewed by Mark Shvaya, licensed California real estate broker (DRE #02243502), who uses ProFlow360 in a rental portfolio Mark manages
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- Deposit limit
- Returning the deposit
- Itemized statement
- Inspections and condition reports
- Photographs
- Normal wear and tear
- Interest
- Wrongful withholding
AS 34.03.070
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What this page covers
Alaska's residential security deposit provisions quoted here come from AS 34.03.070. Below are the statute's own words on 5 topics, each with a pinpoint citation and a link to the official text. This page does not summarize or interpret the law.
What does Alaska law say about the amount of a security deposit?
(a) Except as provided in (h) of this section, a landlord may not demand or receive prepaid rent or a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of two months' periodic rent. This section does not apply to rental units where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month.
What does Alaska law say about returning the deposit?
(g) If the landlord or tenant gives notice that complies with AS 34.03.290 , the landlord shall mail the written notice and refund required by (b) of this section within 14 days after the tenancy is terminated and possession is delivered by the tenant, except the landlord shall have 30 days after the tenancy is terminated to mail the refund if costs are deducted for damages that the landlord has suffered because of the tenant's noncompliance with AS 34.03.120 .
What does Alaska law say about an itemized statement of deductions?
The accrued rent and damages must be itemized by the landlord in a written notice mailed to the tenant's last known address within the time limit prescribed by (g) of this section, together with the amount due the tenant.
How does Alaska law refer to normal wear and tear?
(1) normal wear and tear means deterioration that occurs from the intended use of the rental unit and without negligence, carelessness, accident, misuse, or abuse of the premises or contents by the tenant, members of the household of the tenant, or the invitees or guests of the tenant;
What does Alaska law say about wrongful withholding?
(d) If the landlord wilfully fails to comply with (b) of this section, the tenant may recover an amount not to exceed twice the actual amount withheld.
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inspections and condition reports, photographs, interest. That does not mean Alaska law is silent on them; other sections or local rules may apply. Read the full statute.
Has Alaska's security deposit law changed recently?
From our review of the official history notes: The print view fetched (https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.070&secEnd=34.03.070, labeled 'Alaska Statutes 2025') does not display a history note; no 2024-2026 amendment identified.
How does ProFlow360 help you document a Alaska tenancy?
ProFlow360 records and organizes inspection evidence; it does not tell you what the statute requires or allows. What it records, for any state:
- Move-in, routine, pre-move-out and move-out inspections with photos timestamped at capture.
- Each move-out photo beside its move-in match, filed under the tenancy.
- Itemized lines with your classification, the amount you entered, and the estimate or invoice attached.
- An issued record that is sealed, shared by a link that expires and can be revoked.
Do this in ProFlow360
Keep the photos, the call and the invoice on the same line
Every deduction line carries the move-in and move-out photos, your classification and its documents, so the record can be followed by someone who was not there.
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