Alaska Stat. § 09.45. § 09.45.060
Prohibition of use of force for entry on realty
Operative Text
A person may not enter upon any land, tenement, or other real property except in cases where entry is given by law. In those cases the entry may not be made with force but only in a peaceable manner.
Alaska Statute AS 09.45 § 09.45.060 establishes that no one—regardless of their legal right to enter a property—may use force when doing so. Even when the law grants a right of entry, that entry must be carried out peacefully. This rule applies broadly to any land, tenement, or other real property in Alaska.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under AS 09.45 § 09.45.060, property owners and managers who believe they have a legal right to re-enter or reclaim a rental property are still prohibited from using force or self-help measures to do so. Compliant operators generally pursue formal legal processes—such as court-ordered eviction proceedings—rather than attempting to physically remove occupants or their belongings. Documenting all entry attempts and relying on lawful, peaceable means is consistent with what this provision requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 09.45 § 09.45.060 provides tenants with a clear protection: even a landlord who may have some legal basis to enter or reclaim a property cannot do so by force. If a landlord uses or threatens force to gain entry, that conduct may constitute a violation of this statute, which tenants can raise as a defense in court or report to local law enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations in Alaska can help explain what options are generally available when this kind of situation arises.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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