Alaska caps security and prepaid rent at two months (exceptions for high rent and pets). Deposits must be protected from commingling in a trust account. Conditional refund deadlines need full verification.
Last verified: 2026-10-10
Max deposit
2
months' rent
Return deadline
See notes
Interest required
—
statute silent
Separate account
Required
Maximum Security Deposit
2 months's rent
Combined security/prepaid-rent limit. Cap does not apply if monthly rent exceeds $2,000. Additional pet deposit up to one month permitted.
Return Deadline
See notes
Statute has conditional return periods; full deadline needs verification from current subsection (g).
Interest on Deposit
Statute silent
Not established from retrieved statute.
Separate Account Required
Required
Trust account wherever practicable; no mixing with other funds; pooled tenant deposits permitted with separate accounting.
⚖️ Permitted Deductions
Accrued rent; damages from tenant noncompliance; itemized notice required.
📋 Official Source
The information on this page is sourced from the primary Alaska statute. Always verify against the current official text before making decisions.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in Alaska?
Alaska law limits security deposits to 2 months's rent. Combined security/prepaid-rent limit. Cap does not apply if monthly rent exceeds $2,000. Additional pet deposit up to one month permitted.
Does Alaska require landlords to pay interest on security deposits?
Alaska's security deposit statute does not expressly address whether landlords must pay interest on deposits. Not established from retrieved statute.
Must Alaska landlords keep security deposits in a separate bank account?
Yes. Alaska requires landlords to hold security deposits in a separate account. Trust account wherever practicable; no mixing with other funds; pooled tenant deposits permitted with separate accounting.
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This page is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Security deposit laws change — always verify the current statute or consult a licensed attorney in Alaska before making decisions. Official source: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.010&secEnd=34.03.380. Last reviewed: 2026-10-10.