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Alaska Security Deposit Wrongful Withholding Remedy

AS 34.03.070(d) provides a potential remedy of up to twice the amount withheld when the landlord willfully fails to comply with the section’s deposit-return requirements.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
Potential recoveryUp to 2× amount withheld

Requires willful noncompliance under the statute.

Willfulness is not automatic

A disputed deduction or missed date does not by itself resolve whether a violation was willful. Preserve the dates, itemization, mailing records and underlying deduction evidence.

Alaska’s deadline changes with deductions and move-out-notice facts. Educational information only.

Official sources

Alaska State LegislatureAlaska Statutes Title 34 — AS 34.03.070 ↗

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.

Related Alaska guides

Security Deposit →2-Month Limit →14 / 30-Day Rule →Normal Wear →