Alaska Just Cause Eviction Law: Statewide Rental Property Rules Rules (2026)

Alaska Statewide Eviction Notice Requirements

Heavy RestrictionsApplies statewide across Alaska (2026)

Alaska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03) universally governs eviction procedures statewide. Landlords must follow specific written notice periods before terminating tenancies, and these statutory minimums apply uniformly across all Alaska municipalities.

Key Facts

Nonpayment notice: 7 days
Lease violation cure: 10 days
Month-to-month termination: 30 days
Governing statute: AS 34.03
Self-help eviction: Prohibited statewide

Full Breakdown

AS 34.03.220 sets statewide eviction notice rules that municipalities cannot reduce. For nonpayment of rent, landlords must serve a 7-day pay-or-quit notice. Material lease violations require a 10-day notice to cure. Repeat violations within six months allow a 5-day quit notice. Unpaid utilities follow a separate 3/5-day procedure under AS 34.03.220(e). Month-to-month tenancies require a 30-day termination notice under AS 34.03.290. After notice expires, landlords must file a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action; self-help eviction including lockouts or utility shutoffs is prohibited under AS 34.03.210.

Violations & Penalties

Self-help eviction or unlawful lockouts expose landlords to actual damages, statutory damages up to 1.5 months' rent, and tenant attorney fees under AS 34.03.210.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Alaska cities create stronger tenant protections?

Cities may add protections but cannot shorten the statewide minimum notice periods set in AS 34.03. The state floor applies to every rental in Alaska.

Does Alaska require just-cause to evict?

No. Alaska does not require landlords to state cause to terminate month-to-month tenancies after proper 30-day notice, and no city has overridden this default.

What happens if a landlord locks out a tenant?

AS 34.03.210 lets the tenant recover possession plus 1.5 months' rent or actual damages, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney fees.