Other Housing Issues
Landlords and Tenants have many rights and responsibilities under Alaska housing law. These rights and responsibilities come up in almost every part of the Tenant and Landlord relationship. For example, they come up when Tenant is moving into a property, while they are living there, and when they are moving out. Check out the resources below to learn more about the rights and responsibilities of Landlords and Tenants in Alaska.
Note: the information on this webpage applies only to residential properties like a house, apartment, or mobile home. It doesn't apply to commercial rental properties, like buildings, offices, or warehouses. If you need help dealing with a legal issue surrounding a commercial property, contact a lawyer.
Alaska Statutes
- Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: AS 34.03.010 - .360
- Alaska Statutes on Eviction (Forcible Entry and Detainer): AS 09.45.060 - .160
Other Publications and Information
- Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act (summary of landlord and tenant rights and obligations under Alaska law) – PUB-30
- Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act: What it Means to You – provided by the Alaska Department of Law
- Videos – provided by University of Alaska Anchorage Justice Center
Helpline
- Alaska Legal Services Corporation offers a variety of free legal clinics, including a weekly free landlord tenant helpline every Monday through Thursday from 6pm-8pm – Free Landlord Tenant Helpline
Housing Discrimination
- If you feel you are being discriminated against, contact the Equal Rights Commission in your community or the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights. The Commission's statewide complaint hot line is (907) 274-4692 or toll free (800) 478-4692. TTY/TDD: (907) 276-3177 or toll free (800) 478-3177. If you live in Anchorage, you can contact the Anchorage Equal Rights Commission.
Collecting a Debt: Executing on a Judgment
- If you won money damages at trial and the other side refuses to pay you the money they owe you under the judgment, you can ask the judge for a Writ of Execution. This allows you to get the money from the other side’s bank account, Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), paycheck or personal property. This process is called executing a judgment. To learn more about executing a money judgment, see Collecting a Debt.