When you sign a lease for an apartment, your landlord will probably require you to pay a security deposit. Later, when your lease ends and you vacate the apartment, you'll want your security deposit back as soon as possible.
How much a landlord may collect from you as a security deposit varies across the United States. In addition, states have their own laws that regulate how long a landlord may take to return your deposit, whether you're owed interest, and more.
Here are answers to commonly asked questions about security deposits in Alaska. Do you have a question that isn't addressed here? Please ask.
Q: What's the most an Alaska landlord can get from a tenant as a security deposit?
A: An Alaska landlord can require tenants to pay up to two months' rent as a security deposit, as long as... Read more
Q: How long does an Alaska landlord have to return a tenant's security deposit?
A: An Alaska landlord normally has up to 14 days after the end... Read more
Q: May an Alaska landlord legally keep some or all of a tenant's security deposit?
A: Yes. An Alaska landlord may apply some or all of a tenant's security deposit to cover back rent and damages caused by the tenant. If a landlord is... Read more
Q: How can a tenant ensure she gets her security deposit from an Alaska landlord?
A: A tenant should give the Alaska landlord a forwarding address for the return of the security deposit and/or an itemized... Read more
Q: What happens if an Alaska landlord doesn't return the deposit on time?
A: If an Alaska landlord doesn't send the security deposit within the 14-day period, the landlord may be liable... Read more
Q: Is an Alaska landlord required to keep security deposits in separate accounts?
A: Alaska requires landlords to keep a tenant's security deposit... Read more
