Alaska Eviction Notice Templates

An Alaska eviction notice is a formal document used in the eviction process by a landlord when a tenant violates a lease agreement. Common violations include failure to pay rent, damage to the property, illegal activity, or other violations of the lease terms.

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Last updated December 18th, 2025

An Alaska eviction notice is a formal document used in the eviction process by a landlord when a tenant violates a lease agreement. Common violations include failure to pay rent, damage to the property, illegal activity, or other violations of the lease terms.

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Pay or Quit – This informs tenants that the outstanding balance must be paid in full within seven (7) days. If the amount due is not paid by the specified date, the tenant will be required to vacate the premises.

Cure or Quit – This notice is issued when a tenant is not in compliance with the terms of the rental agreement. The tenant has ten (10) days to correct the violation. Failure to do so may result in eviction proceedings.

Termination of Month-to-Month Tenancy (30-Day Notice) – This notice informs that the rental agreement will not be renewed and will end after thirty (30) days.

Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity – This is issued when a tenant commits or allows illegal activity to occur on the premises. It formally begins the eviction process and requires the tenant to vacate the property either immediately or within the timeframe specified by state law.

Eviction Laws

Delivery Options: These are acceptable methods of delivering the eviction notice:

  1. Sent via registered or certified mail with a return receipt;
  2. Hand-delivered to the tenant; or
  3. Left at the premises in case the tenant is absent.[1]
  • Rent Grace-Period: None.[2]
  • Non-Payment of Rent: 7 days to pay or quit.[3]
  • Non-Compliance: 10 days to comply or vacate.[4]
  • Illegal Activity: 5 days to vacate.[5]
  • Substantial Damage to Property: 24 hours to vacate.[6]
  • Termination (Month-to-Month Lease): 30 days to vacate.[7]
  • Filing an Eviction: Forcible Entry and Detainer.[8]
  • Utility Shutoff: A landlord must keep all utilities in safe working order and may not shut them off. [9][10]
  • Changing the Locks: The landlord can’t change the locks without a court order.[11]

 

Step-By-Step Guide for Eviction (4 Steps)

In addition to the steps outlined below, the State of Alaska has published an Official Guide (CIV-720) to help landlords navigate the eviction process.

Step 1: Understand State Eviction Laws & Types

Before proceeding, landlords should ensure: 1) they have legal grounds to evict the tenant, 2) they are complying with local and state landlord-tenant laws, and 3) their rental property meets habitability standards.

Select the Type of Notice:

Step 2: Deliver and File an Eviction Notice

The landlord must provide the tenant with a written eviction notice that complies with applicable laws. The type of notice issued depends on the nature of the violation. It is important to document that the tenant received the notice or that a reasonable effort was made to deliver it. Acceptable methods of service include:

  • Certified mail (preferred for proof of delivery)
  • Hand delivery (tenant should sign acknowledgment)
  • Posting may be used only when personal service is unsuccessful and should be accompanied by mailing

If the notice includes a cure period, the tenant is given a limited amount of time after delivery to resolve the issue, when permitted by law.

If the tenant does not comply with the notice and continues to occupy the property, the landlord must file a Complaint (Form CIV-730) and attach a copy of the Notice to Quit. The eviction action must be filed in the District Court for the area where the rental property is located.

The following must also be filed:

May also be needed:

Filing fees vary depending on the relief sought. Additional fees may apply if monetary damages are requested. [12]

Step 3: Attend the Court Hearing

Both the landlord and tenant are expected to appear at the scheduled court hearing. During the hearing, the judge’s primary focus is determining whether the landlord is legally entitled to regain possession of the property. Issues related to monetary damages are typically addressed separately. The landlord should come prepared with clear and organized documentation, which may include:

  • The signed lease agreement
  • Copies of notices and proof of service
  • All payment records and communication with the tenant
  • Evidence of property damage or violations

Step 4: Remove the Tenant & Recover Costs

If the tenant remains in the property after the court-ordered move-out date, the landlord must take additional legal steps to regain possession. This includes obtaining a Writ of Assistance from the court and working with the local sheriff’s office to carry out the removal.

If the tenant’s unpaid rent or property damage exceeds the amount of the security deposit, the landlord may pursue recovery of those costs by:

  • Filing a small claims action for unpaid rent or damages
  • Seeking wage or bank account garnishment, where permitted by state law

 

Court Forms

7-Day Notice to Pay or Quit (CIV-725) – Notifies the tenant that overdue rent must be paid in full within seven (7) days after service of the notice or the tenant must vacate the rental unit.

Answer (CIV-735) – Allows the tenant to formally respond to the eviction case. The Answer must be filed within the deadline set by the court, which is often expedited in eviction proceedings.

Case Description (CIV 125D) – Serves as the court’s case information cover sheet, identifying the type of action being filed and providing basic case details.

Judgment for Possession (CIV-300) – Used to request a court order granting possession of the property to the landlord and, if applicable, awarding monetary damages such as unpaid rent or property damage.

Memorandum to Set Civil Case For Trial (CIV-200) – Used only if landlord files a separate civil case for damages.

Official Guide / Instructions (CIV-720) – Provides step-by-step guidance and explanations to assist landlords in properly completing and filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer action.

Service Instructions (CIV-615) – Directs the process server on how and where to serve eviction documents on the tenant in compliance with court requirements.

Writ of Assistance (CIV-575) – Issued by the court if the tenant fails to vacate after a judgment for possession. It authorizes a peace officer to physically remove the tenant from the property.

Sources

  1. AS § 09.45.100(c)
  2. AS § 34.03.020(c)
  3. AS § 34.03.220(b)
  4. AS § 34.03.160(a)
  5. AS § 34.03.220(a)(1)
  6. AS § 34.03.120(a)(5)
  7. AS § 34.03.290(b)
  8. AS § 09.45.070
  9. AS § 34.03.100(a)(3)
  10. Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act – What it Means to You (Page 27)
  11. https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/housing/startevictioncase.htm
  12. https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/courtfees.htm