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Alaska Normal Wear and Tear vs Rental Damage

AS 34.03.070 defines deductible damage to exclude deterioration resulting from normal wear and tear and deterioration caused by certain landlord failures.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
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.

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