Alaska Security Deposit Law
What landlords in Alaska need to know about deposit limits, refund deadlines, interest, and penalties for getting it wrong.
Deposit cap
2 months' rent (1 month if lease term is 6+ months, after first 6 months)
Refund deadline
14 days
14 days if no deductions claimed, 30 days if deductions are itemized.
Interest required?
No
No statewide interest requirement.
Separate account?
Not required
Penalty for noncompliance
Tenant may recover double the wrongfully withheld amount.
Statute: Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070
This page summarizes general state-level rules as of 2026 and does not cover city or county ordinances, which can be stricter. Verify against the statute cited above or with a local attorney before relying on it. See all states.