Alaska Lease Renewal / Rent Increase Notice

A legally compliant rent increase and/or lease renewal notice under the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03.001 et seq.). Alaska requires a minimum of 30 days' prior written notice before a rent increase takes effect (AS 34.03.140(b)). Alaska has no statewide rent control and no rent-increase cap, any amount of increase is lawful with proper notice and timing., -

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> Computing the effective date: Alaska counts calendar days. For notices served by certified mail, add 3 additional calendar days to the minimum period (AS 09.25.015). Do not count the day of service; begin counting the day after. For a 30-day notice served by personal delivery on July 1, the earliest lawful effective date is August 1., -

Alaska Rent-Increase Law, Key Points

1. Notice period: always 30 days (month-to-month)

Under AS 34.03.140(b), a landlord must give at least 30 days' prior written notice before any rent increase on a periodic (month-to-month) tenancy becomes effective. There is no distinction based on the size of the increase, Alaska does not have a two-tier 30-day / 90-day rule tied to increase percentage. A 30-day notice is sufficient regardless of whether the increase is 5% or 50%.

2. No statewide rent cap

Alaska has no statewide rent-control law and no cap on the amount by which rent may be raised. Unlike California (AB 1482), there is no annual percentage limit. The increase may be any amount, provided the required notice is given.

3. Fixed-term leases

During an active fixed-term lease, the landlord may not increase rent unless the lease expressly contains a rent-escalation clause that permits mid-term increases. A rent increase notice is effective only at the time of renewal, unless the lease says otherwise. Deliver renewal terms with enough lead time for the tenant to make an informed decision, at minimum 30 days before the lease expiration date.

4. No local rent control

As of June 2026, no Alaska municipality, including Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau, has enacted a local rent-control or rent-stabilization ordinance. State law governs exclusively. Verify with local code before relying on this statement.

5. Retaliation defense

Under AS 34.03.310, a tenant may raise a retaliation defense if a rent increase is issued within 90 days of the tenant exercising a protected legal right (e.g., complaining to a housing authority, requesting repairs, or organizing tenants). Ensure the increase is issued for a legitimate business reason, not in response to a protected act., -

Inputs the user provides

• Landlord and tenant full legal names
• Property address
• Current monthly rent and new monthly rent
• Effective date of the rent increase (at least 30 days after service)
• Tenancy type (month-to-month or fixed-term lease renewal)
• Lease commencement date
• Method of service, -

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Complete, ready-to-use output. Fill each `[[merge field]]`; tag invented values `[ASSUMPTION: …]`., -

ALASKA RENT INCREASE / LEASE RENEWAL NOTICE

(Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, AS 34.03.001 et seq.)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]], -

PARTIES

LANDLORD (or Authorized Agent):

[[Landlord Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[Landlord City, State, ZIP]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]
Email: [[Landlord Email Address]]

TENANT(S):

[[Tenant Full Name]]
[[Co-Tenant Full Name, if applicable]]

PREMISES:

[[Property Street Address, City, Alaska, ZIP]] (the "Premises"), -

NOTICE OF RENT INCREASE

*(Complete this section for a rent increase, whether on a month-to-month tenancy or at lease renewal.)*

You are hereby notified that, pursuant to Alaska Statute § 34.03.140(b), the monthly rent for the above-described Premises will increase as follows:

This written notice is provided no fewer than 30 days before the effective date, as required by AS 34.03.140(b). All rent due on and after the effective date must be paid at the new rate., -

SECTION A, MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANCY RENT INCREASE

*(Use this section if the tenancy is month-to-month. If this is a fixed-term lease renewal, skip to Section B.)*

Your current month-to-month tenancy at the Premises, which commenced on or about [[Tenancy Start Date]], will continue under the same terms and conditions as your existing rental agreement except that the monthly rent will change as stated above effective [[Effective Date]].

All other terms of your rental agreement, including but not limited to lease obligations, pet policy, parking, utilities, and late fees, remain unchanged unless separately modified in writing.

No action is required on your part to accept the new rent. If you remain in possession of the Premises and tender the new rent amount on or after the effective date, you are deemed to have accepted this change. If you do not wish to continue the tenancy at the new rent, you must vacate the Premises and provide Landlord with 30 days' written notice of your intent to vacate, pursuant to AS 34.03.290(b)., -

SECTION B, FIXED-TERM LEASE RENEWAL OFFER

*(Use this section for a fixed-term lease whose current term is expiring. Skip if month-to-month.)*

Your current lease for the Premises expires on [[Current Lease Expiration Date]]. Landlord offers to renew your lease on the following terms:

To accept this renewal offer: Sign and return the enclosed renewal agreement (or this notice, if a signature line below is provided) on or before [[Acceptance Deadline, recommend 14 days before lease expiration]]. Continued occupancy of the Premises past the lease expiration date with Landlord's consent will convert the tenancy to a month-to-month arrangement at the new rent rate.

To decline this renewal offer: Provide written notice of your intent to vacate no later than [[Notice-to-Vacate Deadline]] and vacate the Premises no later than [[Current Lease Expiration Date]].

If we do not receive a signed renewal by [[Acceptance Deadline]], we will assume you do not intend to renew and will begin preparing the unit for re-rental., -

SECTION C, STATEWIDE RENT-CONTROL AND RENT-CAP ANALYSIS

*(This section confirms Alaska's legal framework so both parties understand their rights.)*

Alaska rent-control status (as of June 2026):

Conclusion: This rent increase is not subject to any cap under Alaska state or local law. The increase from $[[Current Monthly Rent]] to $[[New Monthly Rent]] ([[Percentage Increase]]%) is lawful provided the required 30-day advance written notice is served before the effective date. No exemption analysis is required., -

SECTION D, REFERENCE TO ORIGINAL LEASE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES

This notice is issued pursuant to, and does not supersede, the rental agreement between the parties dated [[Original Lease Date]] (the "Lease"). In the event of a conflict between this notice and the Lease, the terms most favorable to the tenant shall control until a new written agreement is executed.

Applicable Alaska statutes governing this notice:

• AS 34.03.140(b), Landlord's right to modify rent with 30 days' written notice
• AS 34.03.290(b), Termination of month-to-month tenancy; 30-day notice
• AS 34.03.310, Retaliation, tenant may raise retaliation defense within 90 days of exercising a protected right
• AS 34.03.070, Security deposit, 14-day return deadline after tenant vacates
• AS 09.25.015, Add 3 calendar days to notice period when served by mail

Local ordinances: As of June 2026, neither the Municipality of Anchorage, the City of Fairbanks, nor the City and Borough of Juneau has enacted a rent-control or rent-stabilization ordinance. Tenant and Landlord should independently verify with the applicable municipality before relying on this statement., -

Tenant Acknowledgment (Optional, Recommended)

Tenant may acknowledge receipt of this notice by signing below. Acknowledgment does not constitute acceptance of the new rent terms, it is solely a record of receipt.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____________

Printed Name: ___________________________________, -

Method of Service

*Complete for proof of service. Check all methods used.*

> Mail service: Add 3 calendar days to the notice period for any notice served by mail (AS 09.25.015). Personal delivery is preferred for time-sensitive notices and avoids the 3-day mail extension., -

LANDLORD SIGNATURE

Signed: _______________________________

[[Landlord Printed Name]]

Title (if property manager or authorized agent): [[Title, e.g., "Owner," "Property Manager," "Authorized Agent"]]

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]]

Phone: [[Landlord Phone Number]]

Email: [[Landlord Email Address]], -

PROOF OF SERVICE DECLARATION

I, [[Server's Full Name]], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of Alaska that I served the above Alaska Rent Increase / Lease Renewal Notice on [[Tenant Name(s)]] at the Premises located at [[Property Address, City, Alaska, ZIP]] as follows:

Date of Service: [[Date of Service]]

Time of Service: [[Time of Service]]

Method of Service (check one):

☐ Personal delivery, I handed the notice directly to [[Recipient Name]].

☐ Substituted service, I left the notice with [[Name and Description of Person]], a person of suitable age and discretion residing at or present at the Premises, and also mailed a copy to the Premises by first-class mail on [[Date Mailed]].

☐ Certified mail, I deposited the notice in a sealed envelope, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to [[Recipient Name(s)]] at [[Address]], USPS Tracking No. [[Tracking Number]]. *(Add 3 calendar days to the notice period per AS 09.25.015.)*

☐ Post and mail, I posted the notice conspicuously on the main entry door of the Premises on [[Date Posted]] and mailed a copy by first-class mail to [[Address]] on [[Date Mailed]] after a diligent but unsuccessful attempt to deliver personally. *(Add 3 calendar days per AS 09.25.015.)*

Physical description of Premises (if posted): [[e.g., "Single-family home, gray siding, red front door"]]

Signed: _______________________________

[[Server's Printed Name]]

Date of Declaration: [[Date]], -

Alaska Statutory Reference Summary

Alaska-Specific Notes for Landlords and Tenants

• No rent cap: Alaska imposes no statewide limit on rent-increase amounts. Any percentage increase is lawful with proper 30-day notice. There is no two-tier rule (e.g., 30 days for small increases / 90 days for large increases), Alaska uses a flat 30-day standard for all month-to-month rent increases.

• No AB 1482 equivalent: California's AB 1482 statewide rent cap (5% + CPI, max 10%) does not apply in Alaska and has no Alaska analog. Landlords in Alaska are not required to screen increases against a CPI formula.

• No just-cause requirement: Alaska does not require a landlord to provide a reason for a rent increase. However, the retaliation defense under AS 34.03.310 remains available to tenants who can show the increase was issued within 90 days of exercising a protected right.

• Fixed-term lease protection: Rent cannot be increased during an unexpired fixed-term lease unless the lease expressly permits mid-term escalation. Landlords must wait until renewal.

• Local verification: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and other Alaska municipalities currently have no rent-control ordinances. Verify locally before each use, ordinances can change.

• Utility pass-throughs: If a landlord is converting utilities from landlord-paid to tenant-paid, this constitutes a material change in rent terms and also requires at least 30 days' prior written notice under AS 34.03.140(b).

• Domestic violence: Under AS 34.03.300, a tenant who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may have early-termination rights and is not obligated to remain through a new rent-increase period. Landlord should be aware of this right when issuing notices., -

*Template, not legal advice. Alaska landlord-tenant law is governed by the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03.001 et seq.). Notice periods, procedures, and obligations cited are current as of June 2026. Statutes are subject to amendment; verify with the Alaska Court System (courts.alaska.gov), Alaska Legal Services Corporation, or a licensed Alaska attorney before use. This template does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship.*