United States · AK

Alaska landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a Alaska landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Return: 14 days (30 if tenant owes rent)

Late fees

Must be reasonable

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

30 days

Rent control

None

Required disclosures

Every Alaska residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint (pre-1978)

Notable Alaska quirk

Deposit cap drops to 1 month for higher-rent units.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)

District of Columbia

1 month's rent