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Alaska 14-Day / 30-Day Security Deposit Rule

For a tenant who gave proper notice, AS 34.03.070 uses 14 days after termination and delivery of possession for the written notice/refund, except the landlord has 30 days if costs are deducted for tenant-caused damages.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20262 official sources cited
No damage costs deducted14 days

After tenancy termination and delivery of possession.

Damage costs deducted30 days

For covered tenant-caused damage deductions.

Improper move-out notice / abandonment30-day framework

The statute contains a separate 30-day rule.

Timeline checklist

  • Date tenancy terminated.
  • Date possession was delivered.
  • Whether proper move-out notice was given.
  • Whether damage costs were deducted.
  • Date itemization/refund was mailed or delivered.
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 →Normal Wear →Itemized Deductions →