Rent increases in Alaska

No statute specifically sets rent-increase notice. The Alaska Department of Law's handbook says the landlord must give at least 30 days' notice before an increase in a month-to-month tenancy; its sample form makes the increase effective on the rental due date at least 30 days after the tenant receives the notice. This tracks the 30-day termination notice in AS 34.03.290(b). (AS 34.03.290(a)-(b); Alaska Dept. of Law, The Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act: What it means to you)

No separate rent-increase rule: the periods below are the notice to end a periodic tenancy.

• The notice must be in writing.
• The change can only start at the end of a rental period (on a rent day).

Earliest date the new rent can start, with rent due on the 1st, worked out from the Alaska rule above:

• For a month-to-month tenant of 1 year raising rent 5% or a month-to-month tenant of 3 years raising rent 12%: Friday, January 1, 2027
• For a week-to-week tenant raising rent 5%: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

Under a lease, the landlord cannot raise the rent during the lease period unless the lease provides for increases (Alaska Dept. of Law handbook). (Alaska Dept. of Law handbook, 'What is a lease?')

No Alaska statute authorizes or bars local rent control.

A landlord may not retaliate by increasing rent after a tenant complains about AS 34.03.100 violations, enforces rights under the Act, joins a tenants' union, or complains to a housing or rent-control agency. Increases tied to higher taxes/costs, capital improvements, or comparable rents are allowed. No presumption period. (AS 34.03.310)

• Unless there is a lease, the landlord may raise the rent by any amount (Alaska Dept. of Law handbook).
• HUD or AHFC rules may limit increases in subsidized housing.

Security deposit

Prepaid rent plus security deposit may not exceed two months' rent. The cap does not apply when rent is over $2,000 a month. A separate pet deposit of up to one month's rent is allowed (not for service animals). Return deadline: 14 days after the tenancy terminates.

Tenant's notice to move out

30 days, ending with a rental period

Notice for unpaid rent

7 days (pay or move out)

How a written notice is delivered (eviction-notice rules)

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).

Notice for other lease violations

10 days (fix it or move out)

Small claims court limit

$10,000 — where most deposit and rent disputes are filed.

Repairs

Time to repair: 10 days. Repair and deduct: allowed with limits; withholding rent: allowed with limits.

Deposit kept wrongly

If the landlord wilfully fails to itemize and refund as required, the tenant may recover up to twice the amount withheld (AS 34.03.070(d)).

Lawful reasons to end a lease early

Unit unlivable or landlord fails to repair; Landlord harassment or illegal entry; Other

• AS 34.03.290 Retrieved October 15, 2026.
• AS 34.03.310 Retrieved October 15, 2026.
• Alaska Dept. of Law, The Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act: What it means to you Retrieved October 15, 2026.

Laws change. This page was checked against the sources above on October 15, 2026. It is legal information, not legal advice; for a dispute, contact your state's legal aid. See our methodology.