An Alaska month-to-month rental agreement is a housing contract that establishes a flexible tenancy arrangement for renters and landlords in the state. Unlike traditional fixed-term leases, this agreement renews automatically on a monthly basis unless either the tenant or landlord provides the required notice to terminate it.
The agreement also outlines agreed-upon terms and conditions regarding pets, smoking, property maintenance, and other essential aspects of the tenancy. It’s essential to have these in the document to avoid any misunderstandings between tenants and landlords.
Legal Requirements for Month-to-Month Leases
- Minimum Termination Period: In Alaska, either party needs to provide written notice 30 days in advance to terminate the rental agreement. [1]
- Rent Increase: The landlord must provide 30 days’ notice, during which the tenant can either cancel the lease or accept the rent increase. [2]
Required Disclosures
- Disclosure of lead-based hazards
- Landlord’s option to withhold security deposits for specific reasons
- Notice to the landlord for tenant absence from the unit exceeding seven days
- Name and address of the property owner and the authorized premises manager
Our Alaska lease agreement page provides additional information on required disclosures and state laws.
Alaska Month-to-Month Eviction
For month-to-month rentals, a landlord must provide a written 30-day notice to end the tenancy without cause. If the tenant does not vacate by the end of this period, the landlord can proceed with an eviction lawsuit.
Landlords must follow the Alaska Eviction Process, which involves specific steps and timelines to initiate the eviction process.
