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Alaska Security deposit limit

Last reviewed 2026-10-23

How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Alaska?

Maximum 2 months' rent (does not apply when rent is over $2,000 a month). A pet deposit of up to 1 month's rent is allowed on top.

Verified Source: AS 34.03.070(a) · last checked 2026-10-23

Related Alaska rules

Deposit return deadline

Within 14 days, or 30 days if deductions are made for damage or the tenant didn't give proper notice.

Verified Source: AS 34.03.070(g) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Alaska deposit return deadline page

Interest on deposits

Alaska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03, reviewed by full-text search on 2026-10-15) requires deposits to be kept in a trust account but does not require interest to be paid to the tenant.

Verified Source: AS 34.03.070(c) · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Alaska interest on deposits page

Move-in/move-out checklist

If the landlord requires it, the lease must include or attach a premises condition statement and, if applicable, a contents inventory describing the condition at move-in. Once both sign, it becomes part of the lease and is presumptive evidence of condition.

Verified Source: AS 34.03.020(e); 34.03.090(b); 34.03.335 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full Alaska move-in/move-out checklist page

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