Alaska Notice to Vacate

A legally compliant notice to vacate under Alaska Statutes Title 34, Chapter 3 (Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act). Use the correct notice type based on your reason: 30-day termination of a month-to-month tenancy (AS 34.03.290), 7-day pay-or-vacate for nonpayment of rent (AS 34.03.220(b)(1)), or 10-day cure-or-vacate for a lease violation (AS 34.03.220(b)(2))., -

Notice Type Selection Guide

Select the applicable notice before completing the form. Using the wrong notice type may void the notice.

> Important, computing notice deadlines: Alaska follows calendar days. For notices served by certified mail, add three additional days to the minimum period to account for delivery (AS 09.25.015). Do not count the day of service; begin counting the day after service., -

NOTICE TO VACATE ### (Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, AS 34.03.001 et seq.)

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

FROM (Sending Party):
[[Sender Full Name]]
[[Sender Mailing Address]]
[[Sender City, State, ZIP]]
[[Sender Phone Number]]
[[Sender Email Address]]

TO (Receiving Party):
[[Recipient Full Name(s)]]
[[Recipient Mailing Address, if different from Premises]]

RE: Premises at: [[Property Address, City, Alaska, ZIP]] (the "Premises"), -

TYPE OF NOTICE (Select One)

*(Check and complete only the section that applies.)*, -

#### OPTION A, 30-Day Notice of Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (AS 34.03.290(b))

You are hereby notified that your month-to-month tenancy at the Premises, which commenced on or about [[Tenancy Start Date]], is hereby terminated.

You must vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before 11:59 p.m. on [[Vacate-By Date, at least 30 calendar days from date of service]] (the "Termination Date").

This notice is given pursuant to Alaska Statute § 34.03.290(b), which requires a minimum of 30 days' written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. All rent and other sums due under the tenancy through the Termination Date remain due and payable. Your security deposit will be accounted for within 14 days after you vacate, subject to lawful deductions, per AS 34.03.070., -

#### OPTION B, 7-Day Notice to Pay Rent or Vacate (AS 34.03.220(b)(1))

You are in default of your rental obligation at the Premises. As of [[Date of Default]], the following amounts are past due and unpaid:

Pursuant to Alaska Statute § 34.03.220(b)(1), you have seven (7) calendar days from the date of service of this notice to either:

1. Pay the full amount due ([[Total Past-Due Amount]]) to [[Landlord Name]] at [[Rent Payment Address or Method]]; or

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises by 11:59 p.m. on [[7th Day After Service, Date]].

If you neither pay in full nor vacate within seven days, Landlord will commence eviction (forcible entry and detainer) proceedings pursuant to AS 09.45.060 without further notice.

Reinstatement: Payment of the full amount due within the notice period will cure this default and reinstate the tenancy. Partial payment does not cure the default unless Landlord expressly agrees in writing., -

#### OPTION C, 10-Day Notice to Cure Lease Violation or Vacate (AS 34.03.220(b)(2))

You are in material noncompliance with the terms of your rental agreement. The specific violation(s) is/are:

> [[Describe the lease violation in detail, e.g., "You have kept an unauthorized pet (a dog) on the Premises in violation of Section 10 of your lease agreement, which prohibits pets without prior written consent."]]

Pursuant to Alaska Statute § 34.03.220(b)(2), you have ten (10) calendar days from the date of service of this notice to either:

1. Cure the violation described above by [[10th Day After Service, Date]]; or

2. Vacate and surrender possession of the Premises by 11:59 p.m. on [[10th Day After Service, Date]].

If you neither cure the violation nor vacate within ten days, Landlord will terminate the tenancy and may commence eviction proceedings without further notice. Documentation of the cure must be provided to Landlord in writing., -

#### OPTION D, 5-Day Unconditional Quit Notice (AS 34.03.220(b)(3))

You are hereby notified that your tenancy at the Premises is terminated effective 11:59 p.m. on [[5th Day After Service, Date]] for the following reason(s), which constitute a material breach that cannot be remedied by cure:

> [[Describe the grounds, e.g., "You have materially damaged the Premises, specifically by [[describe damage]], which constitutes substantial damage under AS 34.03.220(b)(3)"; OR "You have engaged in activity on the Premises that constitutes a violation of AS 11.71 (controlled substances)"; OR "You have repeated the same material breach within six months after receiving a prior 10-day notice."]]

Pursuant to Alaska Statute § 34.03.220(b)(3), no opportunity to cure is available where a tenant has materially damaged the property, created an imminent hazard to health or safety, engaged in drug-related illegal activity, or committed a repeat breach following prior notice. You must vacate and surrender possession by 11:59 p.m. on [[5th Day After Service, Date]]., -

#### OPTION E, Tenant 30-Day Notice of Intent to Vacate (AS 34.03.290(b))

*(Use when the TENANT is giving this notice to the Landlord.)*

I/We, [[Tenant Full Name(s)]], the current occupant(s) of the Premises located at [[Property Address, City, Alaska, ZIP]], hereby provide notice of intent to terminate and vacate the Premises.

My/our tenancy is a month-to-month arrangement that commenced on or about [[Tenancy Start Date]]. Pursuant to AS 34.03.290(b), I/we provide the required 30-day written notice of termination.

I/we will vacate and surrender possession of the Premises on or before [[Vacate-By Date, at least 30 calendar days from date of service]].

Please advise of your move-out inspection procedure and forwarding-address requirements for the security deposit accounting. My/our forwarding address for security deposit return is:

[[Tenant Forwarding Address]], -

Demand at Vacatur (All Options)

Upon vacating, you must:

1. Remove all personal property and return all keys, garage door openers, access cards, and other access devices.

2. Leave the Premises in the same condition as at the commencement of the tenancy, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

3. Provide a written forwarding address to Landlord for security deposit accounting.

4. Cancel or transfer all utilities in your name as of the Termination Date.

Landlord will conduct a move-out inspection and account for the security deposit of [[Security Deposit Amount]] within 14 days after you vacate and return possession, as required by AS 34.03.070. Any deductions will be itemized in writing with supporting receipts or invoices., -

Legal Consequences of Non-Compliance

If you remain in possession of the Premises after the applicable deadline stated above without Landlord's written consent, Landlord may:

• File a complaint for forcible entry and detainer (eviction) in the Alaska Superior Court (or District Court) pursuant to AS 09.45.060 and the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure;
• Seek a writ of assistance directing the Alaska State Troopers or local law enforcement to restore possession; and
• Seek a judgment for holdover damages, attorney's fees, and court costs.

Alaska law does not permit "self-help" eviction. Landlord may not remove your belongings, change locks, or shut off utilities to force you out. However, this notice is the legal prerequisite for commencing formal eviction proceedings., -

Method of Service

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

> Service note: For mailed notices, add 3 calendar days to the notice period (AS 09.25.015). Personal delivery is the most reliable method and is preferred for time-sensitive notices such as 7-day pay-or-quit., -

Signature

Signed: _______________________

[[Sender Printed Name]]

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

Date Signed: [[Date Signed]]

Phone: [[Sender Phone Number]]

Email: [[Sender 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 Notice on [[Recipient 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:

☐ 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]].

☐ Post and mail, I posted the notice on the main entry door of the Premises on [[Date Posted]] and also mailed a copy by first-class mail to [[Address]] on [[Date Mailed]] after making a diligent but unsuccessful attempt to personally deliver.

Physical Description of Premises (for posted notice): [[Describe, e.g., "single-family residence, tan siding, green front door"]]

Signed: _______________________

[[Server's Printed Name]]

Date: [[Date of Declaration]], -

Alaska Statutory Reference Summary

Alaska-specific notes:

• No statewide rent control: Alaska has no statewide rent control law. Landlords may increase rent on a month-to-month tenancy with 30 days' written notice (same as termination notice under AS 34.03.290(b)).

• No statewide just-cause eviction requirement: Alaska does not impose a just-cause requirement for terminating a month-to-month tenancy. A landlord may issue a 30-day no-cause termination notice without stating a reason (AS 34.03.290(b)). No relocation assistance is required by Alaska state law for no-fault terminations.

• Local ordinances: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and other municipalities do not currently impose rent control or additional just-cause eviction requirements beyond state law (as of June 2026, verify locally).

• Lease term vs. month-to-month: If the tenancy is under a fixed-term lease that has not yet expired, this notice is ineffective unless the lease grants early-termination rights or the tenant has breached the lease. A landlord cannot terminate a fixed-term lease with a no-cause notice before the lease end date.

• Retaliation defense: Under AS 34.03.310, a tenant may raise a defense of retaliation if the landlord issues a notice to vacate within 90 days after the tenant exercised a protected legal right (e.g., complained to a housing authority or exercised a repair-and-deduct right). Ensure notice is issued for a legitimate, non-retaliatory purpose.

• Domestic violence: A tenant who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking may have early-termination rights under AS 34.03.300 upon providing appropriate documentation., -

*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 remedies 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.*