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Security deposit rules in Alaska

Alaska: return the deposit within 30 calendar days of the later of move-out and the end of the tenancy. 14 calendar days after the later of move-out and the end of the tenancy if A termination notice complying with AS 34.03.290 was given and nothing is deducted for damage (Landlord or tenant gave notice complying with AS 34.03.290 and no costs are deducted for damages). 30 calendar days after the end of the tenancy if A complying termination notice was given and costs are deducted for damage (30 days after the tenancy is terminated when costs are deducted for damages). Interest: no. Penalty if the violation is willful or intentional: 2x the amount withheld. (Alaska Stat. 34.03.070)

The rule in plain words

Return by: 30 calendar days after the later of move-out and the end of the tenancy.
Deductions allowed: unpaid rent, damage beyond wear. Normal wear and tear never. Depreciation: none.
Interest: No.
Penalty: 2x the amount withheld if the violation is willful or intentional.
Deposit cap: 2 month(s) of rent.

The rule text

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 ...

Alaska Stat. 34.03.070(g). Source: Alaska Statutes 34.03.070 Security deposits and prepaid rent, read 2026-10-09.

Research notes (2)

How we sourced this rule: where the text was read and what we could not check.

The 14-vs-30-day choice depends on whether a compliant termination notice (AS 34.03.290) was given, which is not a SettleRequest input; the engine should take the 30-day base unless told otherwise.
Read on the FindLaw mirror (current as of 2025-01-01); akleg.gov statutes viewer is script-rendered.

Worked example

A $2,000.00 deposit; the tenant moved in on June 1, 2023 and out on September 30, 2026. Intended deductions: $300.00 unpaid rent, $150.00 cleaning and a $1,200.00 carpet that was 5 years old.

Return by: October 30, 2026
30 calendar days after the later of move-out and the end of the tenancy.
Allowed deductions: $1,500.00
Of $1,650.00 claimed.
Refund due: $500.00
Interest $0.00.

The draft statement for this example

DRAFT ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF SECURITY DEPOSIT
Rule: Alaska Stat. 34.03.070 (Alaska)
Move-out date: September 30, 2026

Security deposit held                            $2,000.00
Deduction: Unpaid rent                            -$300.00
Deduction: Carpet                               -$1,200.00
Total deductions                                -$1,500.00
Refund due to tenant                               $500.00
Return by                                   October 30, 2026

Notes:
- Itemized under Alaska Stat. 34.03.070.

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Where and how much

The state sets the rules; a covered city adds its own.

StateCityAdds the city's ordinance where we cover one.Deposit heldMonthly rentChecks the deposit cap.Units in the buildingInterest depends on it in IL, NY.

Dates

The dates start the clock.

Tenant moved outTenancy startedFor interest and item ages.Lease endedIf not the move-out day.Forwarding address receivedStarts or holds the clock in CT, IA, MN, RI, SD, TX, WY.Tenant's written demand receivedStarts the clock in AZ, KS, MD, MS, OK, SC, UT.New tenant moved inCan start the clock in WI, WV.Notice of claim sentFlorida: the day you sent the notice of your claimReturn period in the lease (days)The lease may set it in CO, ID, ME.

The tenant gave the notice the statute requiresChanges the deadline in AK.Repairs exceed the deposit and need a contractorCan extend the deadline in VA, WV.

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Deductions

What you intend to keep; leave it empty to return everything. An item's age depreciates carpet, paint, blinds and appliances.

Deduction 1

CategoryAmountItem age or install dateNormal wear and tearOrdinary aging: never deductible.

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Documentation

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