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Alaska Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
2 months' rent (excludes rents exceeding $2,000/month)
Return Deadline
14 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with deductions)
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.
Allowed Deductions
Deterioration beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and damages from tenant's failure to comply with lease terms.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    2 months' rent (excludes rents exceeding $2,000/month)

  2. Return Deadline

    14 days (no deductions) / 30 days (with deductions)

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    No separate statutory pet deposit limit; included in max deposit.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Deterioration beyond normal wear and tear, unpaid rent, and damages from tenant's failure to comply with lease terms.

Legal Citations

  • Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070