Alaska Landlord Required Disclosures: Mandatory Regulations

Before entering into a lease agreement, Alaska landlords are legally required to provide a specific set of disclosures to their tenants. Failing to provide these required disclosures can result in financial penalties or complicate eviction proceedings down the line.

Official Law Citation: The rules and regulations outlined on this page are strictly configured under the official Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03.080)Il-preview mhux disponibbli.

1. Manager and Owner Identification

Under AS 34.03.080, a landlord (or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on the landlord's behalf) must disclose in writing to the tenant the names and addresses of:

• The person authorized to manage the premises.
• The owner of the premises, or a person authorized to act on the owner's behalf for the purpose of serving process and receiving notices and demands.

This information must be kept current. If the property is sold or a new property management company takes over, the new owner/manager must provide updated contact information to the tenant.

2. Terms of Security Deposit Withholding

When taking a security deposit, the landlord must explicitly disclose the terms and conditions under which the landlord may withhold funds.

Because Alaska law strictly differentiates between "damages" and "normal wear and tear," landlords must clearly detail in the lease agreement that the security deposit will be used to cure tenant defaults in rent or to repair damages to the premises caused by the tenant's failure to comply with their obligations.

3. Extended Absence Notification Clause

Alaska property owners have a unique requirement regarding tenant absences. The rental agreement must require that the tenant notify the landlord of any anticipated extended absence from the premises in excess of seven days.

This is critical in Alaska, where a unit left vacant and unheated in the winter can suffer catastrophic pipe bursts. If the tenant fails to provide proper notice of an absence, they can be held liable for actual damages resulting from that absence.

4. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (Federal Law)

If a residential rental property was constructed before 1978, landlords are required by federal law to comply with the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act.

Landlords must:

• Disclose the known presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling.
• Provide tenants with any available records or reports pertaining to lead hazards.
• Provide an EPA-approved informational pamphlet on identifying and controlling lead-based paint hazards ("Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home").
• Include a standard warning language annex in the lease agreement.

Recommended Additional Disclosures

While not strictly mandated by state statute, best practices for Alaska landlords include disclosing:

• Move-In Condition: Providing a signed move-in condition checklist protects landlords when claiming deposit deductions later.
• Smoking Policies: A clear policy on whether smoking, including marijuana, is permitted on the premises.
• Utility Responsibilities: Explicitly stating which utility services are covered by the landlord and which the tenant must open in their own name.

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