Alaska Notice to enter
How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in Alaska?
Under AS 34.03.140(c), a landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours notice of intention to enter and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent. Under subsection (b), the landlord may enter the dwelling unit without the consent of the tenant in the case of emergency. Under subsection (a), the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, remove personal property belonging to the landlord that is not covered by a written rental agreement, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors. Under subsection (d), the landlord does not have a right of access to the dwelling unit except as permitted by this section, by court order, or as permitted by AS 34.03.230(b), or unless the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises. Example: unless there is an emergency or giving notice is impracticable, a landlord who wants to enter to make an agreed repair must give at least 24 hours notice, enter only at a reasonable time, and have the tenant's consent.
Verified Source: AS 34.03.140 · last checked 2026-11-12
What this means for landlords
Your tenant has a right to privacy in their home, even though you own the building. The verified rule above explains when and how you can enter a rental in Alaska. Following it protects you if a tenant later claims harassment.
Step by step
- Decide why you need to enter (repairs, inspection, showing the unit) and pick a reasonable time.
- Give notice as described in the rule above, in writing if you can.
- Keep a copy of the notice and how you delivered it.
- Enter at the time you stated, and keep the visit to its purpose.
- For a true emergency such as a fire or burst pipe, go in, then tell the tenant what happened and why.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating a lease clause as permission to skip notice the law requires.
- Showing up early or at an odd hour.
- Entering over and over in a way that looks like harassment.
- Sending a contractor in alone without telling the tenant first.
- Relying on a text with no record of when it was sent.
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