Alaska Stat. § 18.55. § 18.55.850
Disposition of material where dwelling is removed or demolished
Operative Text
If the corporation removes or demolishes the dwelling, it shall sell the materials and shall credit the proceeds of the sale against the costs of the removal or demolition. If there is a surplus remaining, the corporation shall return it to the parties entitled to it as determined by a judicial proceeding brought by the corporation. The court shall determine the cost incurred by the corporation in this judicial proceeding including its necessary attorney fees, and shall deduct the cost from the surplus.
Under AS 18.55 § 18.55.850, when a corporation removes or demolishes a dwelling, it is required to sell the salvageable materials and apply the sale proceeds toward the costs of that removal or demolition. If any money remains after those costs are covered, the surplus does not simply revert to the corporation — it must be distributed to the rightful parties as determined by a court. The court also calculates and deducts from the surplus whatever legal and attorney costs the corporation incurred in bringing that judicial proceeding.
Plain English — not legal advice.
A corporation operating under AS 18.55 § 18.55.850 that removes or demolishes a dwelling generally documents the sale of all salvageable materials and applies those proceeds directly against removal or demolition costs. If a surplus results, compliant operators initiate the required judicial proceeding to have a court identify the parties entitled to those funds rather than retaining the money unilaterally. Keeping thorough records of all costs — including attorney fees associated with the court proceeding — is consistent with the accounting the statute requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 18.55 § 18.55.850 establishes that if a surplus exists after a dwelling is removed or demolished and materials are sold, a court — not the corporation — determines who is entitled to those remaining funds. Tenants or other parties who believe they have a claim to surplus proceeds may have standing to participate in or be identified through that judicial proceeding. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help individuals understand whether they may qualify as a party entitled to a share of any surplus under this provision.
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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