Alaska Eviction Process
Court: District Court in the judicial district where property is located
(uncontested)
(contested)
Notice Types
7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit
Tenant has 7 days to pay full rent or vacate. AS §34.03.220(b).
10-Day Notice to Cure or Quit
Tenant has 10 days to cure material violation or vacate.
30-Day Notice to Terminate
For month-to-month tenancy termination without cause.
Step-by-Step Process
Serve written notice
Deliver notice personally, leave with adult at premises, or mail by certified mail. Keep proof of service.
Wait for notice period +7 days
7 days for nonpayment, 10 days for violations, 30 days for no-fault termination. Calendar days.
File forcible entry and detainer (FED) complaint +1 days
File at District Court. Attach lease and served notice. Pay filing fee.
Court issues summons +3 days
Sheriff or process server serves tenant with summons and complaint.
Tenant response period +20 days
Hearing typically set within 5–20 days of service. Tenant may file an answer.
Court hearing +7 days
Bring lease, notice, proof of service, rent ledger. Judge rules.
Judgment and writ of assistance +1 days
If landlord prevails, court issues writ. Sheriff enforces within days.
Key Warnings
- Alaska is a cold-climate state — abandonment rules differ; landlord may not terminate solely for emergency repairs delays.
- Self-help eviction (lock change, utility shutoff) is illegal under AS §34.03.210.
- Retaliatory eviction is prohibited within 90 days of a tenant complaint. AS §34.03.240.
Court & Filing Details
| Court | District Court in the judicial district where property is located |
|---|---|
| Filing Fee | $150–$250 |
| Statute | AS §34.03.220 (Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act) |
| Find the Court | district court in the judicial district where property is located |
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