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Alaska · AK

In Alaska, a landlord must return a security deposit within 30 calendar days.

Return deadline
30 calendar days
Itemized statement
Required
Move-in condition list
Not required by statute
Maximum deposit
2 months' rent
Interest on deposit
Not required

If the landlord withholds in bad faith

If the landlord willfully fails to comply with the itemized-notice/refund requirement, the tenant may recover up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld (AS 34.03.070(d)).

14 days to refund if the tenant gave proper notice and there are no deductions; 30 days if deductions are made or notice was noncompliant. No interest. The 2-month cap does not apply where rent exceeds $2,000/month. Per the 2024 Alaska Dept. of Law consumer guide.

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AS 34.03.070 · source · verified 2026-07-10

General information, not legal advice. Statutes change and local rules vary — check your lease and your local law, or consult a tenant attorney or legal aid.