Alaska Mold, Pests, Heat & AC Rules
Alaska rules on mold, pests, heat & ac for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: No statute — general habitability/repair duty applies. Alaska has no mold disclosure or remediation law for rentals. AS 34.03.100(a)(1), (3)
The rules in Alaska
| Mold | No statute — general habitability/repair duty applies. Alaska has no mold disclosure or remediation law for rentals. The landlord must make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to keep the premises fit and habitable, and keep ventilating systems it supplies in good working order. The tenant must keep the unit as clean and safe as its condition permits and use ventilating and plumbing systems reasonably (AS 34.03.120(a)). Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: AS 34.03.100(a)(1), (3) |
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| Pests & bed bugs | No statute specifically on pests or bed bugs. Infestations fall under the landlord's general duty to keep the premises fit and habitable and common areas clean and safe. The tenant must keep the unit clean and safe and dispose of garbage in a clean and safe manner. No bed-bug disclosure or inspection rule in state law. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
| Heat | Yes. The landlord must supply reasonable amounts of heat at all times, insofar as energy conditions permit, unless the heat is generated by an installation in the tenant's exclusive control with a direct utility connection. If the landlord deliberately or negligently fails to supply heat, the tenant may give written notice and then buy reasonable heat and deduct the cost from rent, recover damages, or obtain substitute housing. State law sets no minimum indoor temperature. In a one- or two-family residence, landlord and tenant may agree in writing that the tenant supplies heat (AS 34.03.100(c)). Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
| Air conditioning | No state requirement to provide air conditioning and no maximum indoor temperature. If the landlord supplies air conditioning, it must be kept in good and safe working order. For units renting above $2,000 a month, the tenant may agree to maintain appliances and systems (AS 34.03.100(c)). Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: AS 34.03.100(a)(3) |
| Smoke and CO detectors | The landlord must provide and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detection devices. The tenant must keep them working by testing them regularly and replacing batteries as needed. In rentals larger than a two-family unit, the landlord and tenant cannot agree to shift the landlord's duty to provide detectors onto the tenant. Summary from the Alaska Department of Law's 2024 handbook, which says it is not the law itself; check the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03) before acting. |
Related questions
- Does a landlord have to fix mold?
- Who pays for pest control and bed bugs in a rental?
- Does a landlord have to provide heat?
- Does a landlord have to provide air conditioning?
Alaska vs. neighboring states
| State | Mold | Pests & bed bugs | Heat |
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| Alaska | No statute — general habitability/repair duty applies. Alaska has no mold disclosure or remediation law for rentals. The landlord must make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to keep the premises fit and habitable, and keep ventilating systems it supplies in good working order. AS 34.03.100(a)(1), (3) | No statute specifically on pests or bed bugs. Infestations fall under the landlord's general duty to keep the premises fit and habitable and common areas clean and safe. The tenant must keep the unit clean and safe and dispose of garbage in a clean and safe manner. AS 34.03.100(a)(1)-(2); AS 34.03.120(a)(1)-(2) | Yes. The landlord must supply reasonable amounts of heat at all times, insofar as energy conditions permit, unless the heat is generated by an installation in the tenant's exclusive control with a direct utility connection. If the landlord deliberately or negligently fails to supply heat, the tenant may give written notice and then buy reasonable heat and deduct the cost from rent, recover damages, or obtain substitute housing. State law sets no minimum indoor temperature. AS 34.03.100(a)(3), (5); AS 34.03.180 |
| Washington | Disclosure required: the landlord must give tenants information provided or approved by the Department of Health about the health hazards of indoor mold and how tenants can control mold growth, either in writing to each tenant or posted in a visible public location on the property. The landlord is immune from civil liability for failing to do so unless the failure is knowing and intentional. There is no mold-specific remediation standard; mold is handled under the landlord's general duty to keep the premises fit for habitation, comply with health and safety codes and make repairs. RCW 59.18.060(1), (5), (14), (15) | The landlord must provide a reasonable program for the control of insects, rodents and other pests at the start of the tenancy and, except in a single-family residence, must control infestation during the tenancy unless the tenant caused it. No bed-bug-specific statute (no disclosure or inspection rule). The tenant must pay all extermination and fumigation costs for an infestation the tenant caused. RCW 59.18.060(4); 59.18.130(2) | Yes. The landlord must provide facilities adequate to supply heat (and water and hot water) as reasonably required by the tenant, and keep heating facilities it supplies in reasonably good working order. After notice, a defect depriving the tenant of heat must be remedied within 24 hours (where possible). State law sets no minimum indoor temperature or heating season. RCW 59.18.060(8), (11); 59.18.070(1) |
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Alaska Mold, Pests, Heat & AC Rules FAQ
Does a landlord have to fix mold in Alaska?
No statute — general habitability/repair duty applies. Alaska has no mold disclosure or remediation law for rentals. The landlord must make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to keep the premises fit and habitable, and keep ventilating systems it supplies in good working order. (AS 34.03.100(a)(1), (3))
Who pays for pest control and bed bugs in Alaska?
No statute specifically on pests or bed bugs. Infestations fall under the landlord's general duty to keep the premises fit and habitable and common areas clean and safe. The tenant must keep the unit clean and safe and dispose of garbage in a clean and safe manner. (AS 34.03.100(a)(1)-(2); AS 34.03.120(a)(1)-(2))
Does a landlord have to provide heat in Alaska?
Yes. The landlord must supply reasonable amounts of heat at all times, insofar as energy conditions permit, unless the heat is generated by an installation in the tenant's exclusive control with a direct utility connection. If the landlord deliberately or negligently fails to supply heat, the tenant may give written notice and then buy reasonable heat and deduct the cost from rent, recover damages, or obtain substitute housing. State law sets no minimum indoor temperature. (AS 34.03.100(a)(3), (5); AS 34.03.180)
Does a landlord have to provide air conditioning in Alaska?
No state requirement to provide air conditioning and no maximum indoor temperature. If the landlord supplies air conditioning, it must be kept in good and safe working order. (AS 34.03.100(a)(3))
Who is responsible for smoke detectors in a rental in Alaska?
The landlord must provide and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detection devices. The tenant must keep them working by testing them regularly and replacing batteries as needed. In rentals larger than a two-family unit, the landlord and tenant cannot agree to shift the landlord's duty to provide detectors onto the tenant. (Alaska Dept. of Law, The Alaska Landlord & Tenant Act: What It Means to You (2024))
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.