Alaska Stat. § 09.50. § 09.50.210
Order of abatement
Operative Text
(a) If the court finds and enters judgment that a nuisance exists, the court shall enter an order of abatement. The order of abatement must direct (1) termination of the lease or rental agreement, if any, on the premises subject to the order of abatement, if the tenant who occupies under the lease or rental agreement has been given notice of the proceedings under AS 09.50.170 — 09.50.240; (2) the removal from the building or place of the fixtures, furniture, and movable property used in the nuisance and their sale in the manner provided for the sale of chattels under execution; (3) the closing of the building or place against its use for any purpose for a period of one year unless sooner released. (b) A person who breaks and enters or uses a building, structure, or other place directed to be closed by an order entered under (a)(3) of this section is guilty of contempt and shall be punished for contempt as provided in AS 09.50.200.
Under AS 09.50 § 09.50.210, when an Alaska court determines that a nuisance exists on a property and enters judgment accordingly, it is required to issue an order of abatement. That order must accomplish three things: it terminates any existing lease or rental agreement (provided the tenant received proper notice under AS 09.50.170–09.50.240), directs the removal and sale of fixtures, furniture, and movable property connected to the nuisance, and closes the building or place for up to one year. Anyone who breaks into or uses a court-ordered closed property commits contempt of court and faces punishment under AS 09.50.200.
Plain English — not legal advice.
AS 09.50 § 09.50.210 establishes that a court-ordered abatement can result in the forced termination of leases, the removal and sale of property on the premises, and a closure of the building for up to one year. Operators who become aware of nuisance conditions on their properties generally act promptly to address those conditions before court proceedings advance to a judgment stage. Maintaining records of corrective actions, lease terms, and tenant notices is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance in proceedings brought under AS 09.50.170–09.50.240.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under AS 09.50 § 09.50.210, a tenant's lease can be terminated by court order only if that tenant was given proper notice of the nuisance proceedings as required by AS 09.50.170–09.50.240, meaning notice is a prerequisite to lease termination under this provision. Tenants who believe they did not receive proper notice, or who dispute the underlying nuisance finding, may have grounds to raise those issues within the court proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services in Alaska can help tenants understand how the notice requirements and abatement process may apply to their circumstances.
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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