Alaska landlord forms / Security Deposit Return Letter

Alaska Security Deposit Return Letter

$19

An itemized security deposit return letter, timed to your state's statutory deadline — this is the single most litigated moment in a tenancy, and missing the deadline or itemization requirement can cost a landlord the right to keep any of the deposit.

Core state figures — deposit caps, notice periods, entry rules — independently verified by a licensed U.S. attorney.

Start my security deposit return letter — $19

What Alaska law requires

Security deposit cap: 2 months' rent
AS 34.03.070(a), (h) · source
Deposit return deadline: 14 days (up to 30 if withholding)
AS 34.03.070(b), (d) · source
Month-to-month termination notice: 30 days
AS 34.03.290 · source
Pay-or-quit notice (late rent): 7 days
AS 09.45.105; AS 01.10.080; AS 09.45.090(c) · source
Landlord entry notice: 1 day
AS 34.03.140(a) · source
Late fee guidance: no statutory cap

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I miss the deadline?

Most states penalize a late or non-itemized return — commonly forfeiting the right to withhold any amount, sometimes with additional statutory damages. Deadlines vary by state; this document is timed to yours.

Do I need to itemize every deduction?

Yes, in virtually every state — a vague "cleaning and repairs" line is not sufficient. List each deduction separately with its own amount.

Need more than one document?

The Complete Landlord Pack includes this document plus 5 more for Alaska, with unlimited edits for 12 months.

See the Alaska pack