Alaska security-deposit return deadline

Under Alaska Stat. §34.03.070, you have 14–30 days from move-out. Enter the date the tenant vacated to get your exact deadlines.

Deadlines per Alaska Stat. §34.03.070. Alaska statutes change; verify with the current statute. Not legal advice.

What Alaska Stat. §34.03.070 requires

  • Return deadline: 14–30 days
    • 14 days No deductions and tenant gave proper notice
    • 30 days Deductions taken or tenant gave improper notice
  • Deposit cap: 2 months' rent — No cap when rent exceeds $2,000/month; extra 1 month's rent allowed as pet deposit (non-service animals)
  • Written notice of deductions must be mailed with the refund
  • Willful noncompliance: up to 2x the amount wrongfully withheld

Statutes as of August 2026. Statutes change — verify with the current text of Alaska Stat. §34.03.070 before relying on a deadline. This is general information, not legal advice; consult a Alaska attorney for your situation.

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