AS 34.03.070: Alaska security deposit rules in plain English
What AS 34.03.070 says about Alaska security deposits: the cap, the deadline to return the deposit, itemized deductions and interest. Every fact below comes from our statute-checked data. Last verified 2026-10-22.
Quick answer
- Return deadline
- 30 days
- 30 days is the latest date. If you gave proper written notice to end the tenancy and nothing is deducted for damage, the refund is due within 14 days after the tenancy ends and you hand back possession.
- The 30-day limit applies when the landlord deducts for damage or you didn't give the required notice.
- Maximum deposit
- Two months' periodic rent for prepaid rent and security deposit combined; the cap does not apply to units where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A landlord may take an additional pet deposit of up to one month's rent for a tenant with a pet that is not a service animal; it must be accounted for separately and used only for pet-related damage (§ 34.03.070(a), (h)).
- Itemized list
- Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required
- Interest
- No interest requirement in § 34.03.070. The landlord must promptly deposit the money, where practicable, in a trust account, and may not commingle it with other funds (§ 34.03.070(c)).
What AS 34.03.070 says, as we verified it
Deposit limit
Two months' periodic rent for prepaid rent and security deposit combined; the cap does not apply to units where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A landlord may take an additional pet deposit of up to one month's rent for a tenant with a pet that is not a service animal; it must be accounted for separately and used only for pet-related damage (§ 34.03.070(a), (h)).
Interest
No interest requirement in § 34.03.070. The landlord must promptly deposit the money, where practicable, in a trust account, and may not commingle it with other funds (§ 34.03.070(c)).
Full citation: AS 34.03.070 Read the official text
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FAQ: AS 34.03.070
How long does a landlord have to return a deposit under AS 34.03.070?
Under AS 34.03.070, a Alaska landlord has 30 days to return the security deposit or send an itemized list of deductions. 30 days is the latest date. If you gave proper written notice to end the tenancy and nothing is deducted for damage, the refund is due within 14 days after the tenancy ends and you hand back possession. The 30-day limit applies when the landlord deducts for damage or you didn't give the required notice.
Is there a limit on the security deposit in Alaska?
Two months' periodic rent for prepaid rent and security deposit combined; the cap does not apply to units where the rent exceeds $2,000 a month. A landlord may take an additional pet deposit of up to one month's rent for a tenant with a pet that is not a service animal; it must be accounted for separately and used only for pet-related damage (§ 34.03.070(a), (h)).
Does Alaska require an itemized list of deductions?
Yes, an itemized list of deductions is required. Citation: AS 34.03.070.
Does the landlord have to pay interest on the deposit in Alaska?
No interest requirement in § 34.03.070. The landlord must promptly deposit the money, where practicable, in a trust account, and may not commingle it with other funds (§ 34.03.070(c)).
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