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Alaska Two-Month Security Deposit Limit

AS 34.03.070(a) generally prohibits demanding prepaid rent or a security deposit above two months’ periodic rent, but the same subsection says this limitation does not apply to rental units where monthly rent exceeds $2,000.

Last reviewed: August 30, 20261 official source cited
General maximum2 months’ periodic rent

For rentals covered by the subsection.

High-rent exceptionRent over $2,000/month

The statutory cap subsection does not apply to those units.

Classify each upfront payment

  • Security deposit.
  • Prepaid rent.
  • Pet deposit.
  • Application or holding payment.
  • Other separately labeled fee.
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.

Related Alaska guides

Security Deposit →14 / 30-Day Rule →Normal Wear →Itemized Deductions →