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Rental Application – This form is recommended before signing the agreement in order for landlords to verify the tenants income.
Alaska Lease By Type (6)
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Alaska Residential Lease Agreement – Fixed Term (1-year) Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Alaska Commercial Lease Agreement – For Business-related property such as retail spaces, office buildings, warehouses, and industrial facilities. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Alaska Month-to-Month Lease Agreement – This type of lease is known as “tenancy at will” with renewals every 30 days. Either party can terminate this lease with a 30-day notice. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Alaska Rent to Own Lease Agreement – A lease that includes an option for the tenant to purchase the property during an option period. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Alaska Room Rental (Roommate) Lease Agreement – This is for a shared living arrangements. A legally binding contract outlining responsibilities and agreements between co-tenants. All members must sign. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
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Alaska Sublease Agreement – This is used to lease out a tenants prior lease terms with landlords approval. Download: PDF | Word (.docx) |
What the State of Alaska Rental Lease Agreement Template covers?
This Alaska rental lease agreement form includes the laws and regulations regarding the landlord-tenant relationship in Alaska. Both landlords and tenants must be familiar with the following:
- Landlord-Tenant Act
- Rent Control
- Security Deposits
- Termination Notices
- Rental Agreements
- Subletting
- Eviction Process
- Habitability
- Local Regulations
- Weather Considerations
- Required Disclosure Forms
Landlord-Tenant Act
The landlord-tenant laws are mandated by the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA).[1]
- Responsibilities – Both the landlord and tenant are required to keep the property clean and habitable.
- Heating and Pest Infestations – The landlord must provide heating and address any pest infestation issues.
Rent Control Laws and Notices
In Alaska, there are no rent control laws meaning the landlords can increase rent amounts with proper notice of at least 30 days.[2]
Security Deposit Laws
- 14 days – The landlord has 14 days to return the deposit at the end of the lease.
- If the landlord deducts money from the deposit for damages, the landlord has 30 days to return the remaining amount.
- Landlords can charge a security deposit up to two months’ rent (including pet deposits if applicable).
- Within 14 days of receiving the deposit, landlords must provide tenants with a written notice explaining the conditions under which they may withhold all or part of the deposit.[3]
Early Termination Notices
- If a material defect occurs on the property, the landlord must cure it within ten days after receiving notice from the tenant. If it is not fixed within 20 days, The tenant can terminate the tenancy.
- For all other terminations, the tenants must give landlords a 30 days notice to terminate the lease.[4]
Rental Agreements in Writing
The agreement only needs to be in writing if the lease term is longer than one year.[5]
Subletting Rules
Tenants must get prior approval, in writing, from the landlord in order to sublet their unit.[6]
Eviction Process
The tenant has seven days to pay rent in full after receiving notice of nonpayment from the landlord. If rent still goes unpaid, the tenancy terminates unless the landlord agrees to extend.[7]
Habitability Requirements: Standard Health and Safety Codes
Landlords in Alaska must make their rental units habitable for their tenants that meets the standard health and safety codes.[8]
- Tenants must notify landlords in writing of any necessary repairs or issues with the property.
Local Regulations: Written Property Inspection Reports
- Property Inspection Report – The property inspection report is a written document the tenants must fill out at the end of the lease. The report should include a “premises condition statement” describing the condition of the unit; and a “contents inventory” itemizing any and all furnishings and include a description of their condition.
- Move-In Inspection Report – the move-in inspection report must be filled out by the landlord prior to the tenant moving in.
Weather Considerations
Landlords may include policies for different weather that include snow removal or heating guidelines. Landlords must provide adequate heating for tenants in Alaska.
Required Disclosure Forms
- Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & EPA Pamphlet – If the property was built before January 1, 1978, the tenant must sign.
- Owner/Manager Contact – This agreement lists the person(s) authorized to receive notices and communications from the tenant.
- 7+ Day Absence – The landlord must be notified if the tenant is away or vacates the property for more than seven (7) days.