Eviction notices in Alaska

If rent is unpaid when due, the landlord must give written notice of nonpayment and of the intent to end the lease if rent is not paid within 7 days. If the tenant does not pay in full within 7 days, the tenancy ends. Only one notice is needed per default; the landlord may accept partial payment and extend the date (AS 34.03.220(b); AS 09.45.090(a)(1)). If the notice is mailed, 3 days are added (AS 09.45.090(c)). The court's form says the notice amount cannot include late fees or interest.

Can the tenant pay to stop it? The tenant can stop the eviction by paying the rent in full within 7 days after the notice (10 days if the notice was mailed).

Type:

Pay or move out

Notice period:

7 days

Law:

AS 34.03.220(b); AS 09.45.090(a)(1), (c)

For a material lease violation or a violation of tenant duties materially affecting health and safety, the landlord may serve a notice to quit stating the breach and a termination date at least 10 days after service (13 days if mailed). If the same act recurs within 6 months, the landlord may end the lease on at least 5 days' notice with no right to cure (AS 34.03.220(a)(2); AS 09.45.090(a)(2)(A), (c)).

Chance to fix it: If the breach can be fixed by repairs, paying damages or otherwise, the tenant has 10 days after service to fix it and the lease does not end.

Type:

Fix it or move out

Notice period:

10 days

Law:

AS 34.03.220(a)(2)

Illegal activity: notice to quit with at least 5 days (AS 09.45.090(a)(2)(G); AS 34.03.220(a)(1)). Repeat violation within 6 months: at least 5 days (AS 34.03.220(a)(2)). Deliberate substantial damage over $400: termination date 24 hours to 5 days after service (AS 34.03.220(a)(1)). Utility shut-off for tenant nonpayment: 5 days, curable within 3 days; a repeat within 6 months gets 3 days with no cure (AS 34.03.220(e)). Add 3 days to any period if the notice is mailed (AS 09.45.090(c)).

When it applies: Prostitution or other illegal activity on the premises, or a repeat of the same lease violation within 6 months after a prior notice.

Notice period:

5 days

Law:

AS 34.03.220(a)(1)-(2); AS 09.45.090(a)(2)(G)

Alaska law excludes the first day and includes the last; if the last day is a holiday it is also excluded (AS 01.10.080). If the landlord gives the notice by mail, 3 days are added to the notice period (AS 09.45.090(c)). The court's notice forms set a specific date and time by which the tenant must pay, fix or move.

A notice to quit must be in writing and (1) delivered to the tenant, (2) left at the premises if the tenant is absent, or (3) sent by registered or certified mail (AS 09.45.100(c)). It must state the breach, how and by when it can be fixed (if curable), the termination date and time, and that the landlord may sue if the tenant stays (AS 09.45.105).

If the tenant stays after the deadline, the landlord may file a forcible entry and detainer (FED) case (AS 09.45.110). The summons must be served at least 2 days before trial (AS 09.45.120); the Alaska Court System says the eviction hearing is held within 15 days of filing but no sooner than 2 days after service, and the tenant has 20 days to file a written Answer to money claims. A landlord who unlawfully removes or excludes a tenant or cuts essential services owes up to 1.5 times actual damages (AS 34.03.210), and entry by force is prohibited (AS 09.45.060).

• The court's notice-to-quit form (CIV-725) attaches the court's eviction information sheet (MED-600) about mediation and legal help.
• A tenant cannot be evicted for unpaid late fees; the court form says the notice amount must not include them.

• Alaska notice to end a month-to-month tenancy (no-cause notice by tenant or landlord)
• Alaska security deposit law: deadlines after move-out
• Federal 30-day notice for covered properties (CARES Act)

• AS 34.03.220 Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• AS 09.45.060-09.45.160 (forcible entry and detainer; notice to quit) Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• AS 34.03.210 (unlawful ouster) Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• AS 01.10.080 (computation of time) Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• Alaska Court System - Respond to an eviction case Retrieved October 13, 2026.
• Alaska Court System form CIV-725 Notice to Quit - Nonpayment of Rent Retrieved October 13, 2026.

Laws change. This page was checked against the sources above on October 13, 2026. It is legal information, not legal advice; if you have an eviction case, contact your state's legal aid. See our methodology.