High-rent exception in the statute.
Alaska charge guides
Security Deposit
Alaska security-deposit limits, 14/30-day return rules, itemization, normal wear, pet deposits and remedies.
Open guide →2-Month Limit
Alaska generally limits prepaid rent and security deposits to two months’ periodic rent for covered rentals.
Open guide →14 / 30-Day Rule
Alaska uses a 14-day return rule in some cases and 30 days when damage costs are deducted or notice rules change the timeline.
Open guide →Normal Wear
Alaska excludes normal wear and tear from security-deposit damage deductions.
Open guide →Itemized Deductions
Alaska requires written itemization of accrued rent and qualifying damage deductions with the amount due to the tenant.
Open guide →Pet Deposit
Alaska permits an additional pet security deposit up to one month’s periodic rent for a pet that is not a service animal.
Open guide →Deposit Remedy
Alaska allows recovery of up to twice the amount withheld for a willful failure to comply with the deposit-return requirements.
Open guide →Official sources
Current official Title 34 text covering security deposits, prepaid rent, normal wear, trust-account handling, pet deposits and return timing.
Alaska Department of LawThe Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act: What It Means to You ↗Official consumer guide explaining the 14-day and 30-day deposit timelines, itemization, normal wear and remedies.