LANDLORD TENANT

The Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act is a set of statutes (laws) that govern the rental of residential property. These statutes dictate both the landlord and the tenant’s obligations, and outline what is and is not allowed in a rental agreement. 

Landlord Tenant

In the event a tenant violates a lease, the Landlord & Tenant Act requires that the landlord provide the tenant with a written “Notice to Quit”. A Notice to Quit outlines the specific violations and allows the tenant a set amount of time to correct the violations. If the violation is not remedied within a certain amount of time, the landlord can then file an eviction, which is called a Forcible Entry and Detainer (F.E.D.). In certain circumstances, the landlord does not have to allow the tenant the ability to remedy the violation, and can file an eviction if the tenant does not move out within 24 hours.

In the event that a landlord does not fulfill their obligations under the Landlord & Tenant Act, there are certain remedies that tenants can pursue, such as termination of the lease, damages and injunctive relief.