Rental Agreements in Alaska

Before you move into your new home, you will need to reach an agreement with your landlord that governs the terms of your tenancy. This agreement should be in writing to make sure that you and your landlord both agree to all the same terms. Listed below are the things that should be included in this agreement:

• Rental property address
• Names and addresses for:
  • The landlord/owner and their agent;
  • The property manager (if any); and
  • The tenant(s).

  
  Please keep in mind that while the above terms should be included in your rental agreement, the law prevents you and your landlord from including certain terms in a rental agreement. Your rental agreement cannot do the following:
  

  • Require you or your landlord to give up any rights under the landlord-tenant law
  • Allow your landlord to get an “automatic” judgment against you
  • Require you to pay your landlord’s attorney fees
  • Allow your landlord to demand rent even if the landlord does not maintain the property as required by law
  • Allow your landlord to take your personal property

  
  Both you and your landlord should keep a copy of the rental agreement.