Alaska Notice to Vacate Rules
Alaska rules on notice to vacate for renters and landlords, with the statute or official page behind each answer. Last verified: 2026-10-22.
Short answer: Either party must give written notice at least 30 days before the rental due date named as the termination date. Week-to-week tenancies need 14 days' written notice. AS 34.03.290(a)-(b); AS 09.45.105
The rules in Alaska
| Ending a month-to-month lease | Either party must give written notice at least 30 days before the rental due date named as the termination date. Week-to-week tenancies need 14 days' written notice. A landlord's notice must also warn that the landlord may sue to evict if the tenant stays past the termination date. A month-to-month tenant who leaves without proper notice owes rent for one more rental period or until the unit is re-rented, whichever is less (AS 34.03.230(c)). |
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Alaska vs. neighboring states
| State | Ending a month-to-month lease |
|---|---|
| Alaska | Either party must give written notice at least 30 days before the rental due date named as the termination date. Week-to-week tenancies need 14 days' written notice. A landlord's notice must also warn that the landlord may sue to evict if the tenant stays past the termination date. AS 34.03.290(a)-(b); AS 09.45.105 |
| Washington | Tenant: written notice of at least 20 days before the end of a rental period. Landlord: may NOT end a month-to-month/periodic tenancy without one of the just causes listed in RCW 59.18.650 (e.g., owner move-in or sale of single-family home: 90 days; legitimate business reason: 60 days). RCW 59.18.200(1); RCW 59.18.650 |
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Alaska Notice to Vacate Rules FAQ
How much notice is needed to end a month-to-month lease in Alaska?
Either party must give written notice at least 30 days before the rental due date named as the termination date. Week-to-week tenancies need 14 days' written notice. A landlord's notice must also warn that the landlord may sue to evict if the tenant stays past the termination date. (AS 34.03.290(a)-(b); AS 09.45.105)
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