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Alaska security deposit law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Maximum deposit
Depends — see the rule
Return deadline
14 days
Interest
Not required by the statute

Deposit plus prepaid rent may not exceed two months' rent, returned within 14 days after the tenancy ends; these rules do not apply when rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A pet deposit of up to one more month's rent is allowed for pet damage. Wilful noncompliance: up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.

Source: AS 34.03.070(a), (g), (h) · read on 2026-11-09

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Deposit plus prepaid rent may not exceed two months' rent, returned within 14 days after the tenancy ends; these rules do not apply when rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A pet deposit of up to one more month's rent is allowed for pet damage. Wilful noncompliance: up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.
Return deadline
14 days
14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered, when proper notice was given. 30 days if the landlord deducts for damage or notice was not given; the itemized notice goes to the last known address.
Interest required
No
Not required by the statute
Source: AS 34.03.070(a), (g), (h) · read on 2026-11-09

Alaska: common questions

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Alaska?

Deposit plus prepaid rent may not exceed two months' rent, returned within 14 days after the tenancy ends; these rules do not apply when rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A pet deposit of up to one more month's rent is allowed for pet damage. Wilful noncompliance: up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld.

How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in Alaska?

14 days. 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered, when proper notice was given. 30 days if the landlord deducts for damage or notice was not given; the itemized notice goes to the last known address.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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