Normal wearExcluded from damage deduction
Statutory definition in AS 34.03.070(b).
Tenant noncompliance damagePotentially deductible
Subject to itemization and the statute.
Evidence that helps separate wear from damage
- Signed move-in condition statement.
- Move-out photos.
- Age of paint, carpet, appliances and fixtures.
- Repair versus replacement scope.
- Invoices or estimates.
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.