Alaska Security Deposit Demand Letter
A free Alaska security deposit demand letter that follows Alaska law. Fill in the boxes, check the rules below, then print or copy it. Keep a copy and proof of how you sent it.
What Alaska law says
| Deposit return deadline | 14 days after the tenancy ends and possession is delivered, if the tenant gave proper notice. 30 days if deductions are made for damage beyond normal wear and tear, or if the tenant did not give proper notice. In that case the 30 days run from the later of move-out or when the landlord learns the unit was abandoned. Source: AS 34.03.070(b), (g) |
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| Itemized deductions | The landlord must give a written, itemized list of deductions (accrued rent and damage beyond normal wear and tear) with any refund. 'Nonrefundable' cleaning fees and automatic forfeitures are treated as unlawful. |
| Penalty for withholding | If the landlord willfully fails to comply, the tenant may recover up to twice the amount wrongfully withheld. Source: AS 34.03.070(d) |
| Wear and tear / move-out charges | Defined by statute: deterioration from the intended use of the rental unit without negligence, carelessness, accident, misuse or abuse by the tenant, household members, invitees or guests. Deposit deductions for damages may not include normal wear and tear or deterioration caused by the landlord's failure to prepare for expected conditions or meet its own duties. At move-out the tenant must leave the unit in substantially the same condition as at the start, except normal wear and tear, including professional carpet cleaning if the landlord requires it and the carpets were professionally cleaned right before the tenancy began. |
Fill in your letter
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To: [landlord or manager name], [landlord address]
From: [your name], former tenant at [rental address]
I moved out and returned the keys on [move-out date]. I paid a security deposit of $[deposit amount]. I gave you my forwarding address in writing on [date you gave your address].
Under AS 34.03.070(b), (g), a landlord must return the deposit, or send an itemized list of lawful deductions, by the deadline set in that law. I have not received [the deposit / an itemized list].
Please send $[amount owed] to [forwarding address] within [number] days of this letter.
If I do not receive it, I plan to file a claim in small claims court and ask for any additional amount allowed by AS 34.03.070(d).
Date: [today's date]
Tenant: [your name]
Signature: ____________________
How to send it: use a method you can prove — certified mail with return receipt, or email/text if your lease allows notices that way. Write down the date.
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