Alaska Stat. § 09.45. § 09.45.070
Action for forcible entry or detention
Operative Text
(a) When a forcible entry is made upon a premises, or when an entry is made in a peaceable manner and the possession is held by force, the person entitled to the premises may maintain an action to recover the possession. (b) [Repealed, § 1 ch 73 SLA 1966.]
Alaska Statute AS 09.45 § 09.45.070 establishes that two distinct situations give rise to a legal claim for recovery of possession: when someone forcibly enters a property, or when someone enters peacefully but then uses force to hold onto possession. In either case, the person who has the legal right to the premises may bring a court action to reclaim it. Subsection (b) of this provision was repealed in 1966 and no longer has any legal effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under AS 09.45 § 09.45.070, property owners and managers who find themselves locked out or otherwise displaced from a premises by someone using force—whether the initial entry was forcible or peaceful—have a recognized legal avenue to pursue recovery of possession through the courts. Compliant operators generally document the circumstances of any unauthorized occupancy and preserve evidence of the forcible hold on the property. Consulting with a licensed Alaska attorney familiar with landlord-tenant and property law is a common step operators take when considering an action under this statute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 09.45 § 09.45.070 is a provision that can cut both ways in a housing dispute: while it gives property owners a path to reclaim possession, tenants who believe they are lawfully occupying a premises may raise their right to possession as a defense in any action brought under this statute. Tenants facing a claim of forcible detention or those who believe a landlord has used force to retake a unit without proper legal process may find it useful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Alaska housing law. Understanding the procedural requirements of an action under this section can be an important part of navigating any dispute over possession.
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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