Alaska Stat. § 34.03. § 34.03.140
Access
Operative Text
(a) The tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord to enter into the dwelling unit in order to inspect the premises, make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alterations, or improvements, supply necessary or agreed services, remove personal property belonging to the landlord that is not covered by a written rental agreement, or exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers, or contractors. (b) The landlord may enter the dwelling unit without the consent of the tenant in the case of emergency. (c) A landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. Except in case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, the landlord shall give the tenant at least 24 hours notice of intention to enter and may enter only at reasonable times and with the tenant's consent. (d) The landlord does not have a right of access to the dwelling unit (1) except (A) as permitted by this section; (B) by court order; or (C) as permitted by AS 34.03.230(b); or (2) unless the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises.
Alaska Statutes § 34.03.140 establishes a mutual framework governing when and how a landlord may enter a rental dwelling unit. Tenants are required not to unreasonably block entry for legitimate purposes such as repairs, inspections, or showing the unit to prospective buyers or renters. Landlords, in turn, must generally provide at least 24 hours' advance notice and may only enter at reasonable times, except in genuine emergencies. Outside of these defined circumstances, a landlord has no general right of access unless a court order applies or the tenant has abandoned the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under AS 34.03 § 34.03.140, compliant property operators typically provide written or documented notice of at least 24 hours before entering a unit for inspections, repairs, showings, or similar purposes. Entry is limited to reasonable hours, and operators take care not to use access rights in a way that could be characterized as harassment or abuse. Emergency entry without notice is permitted, but operators generally document the nature of the emergency to support a clear record. Access outside the situations defined in this section—such as without notice or consent—is not authorized except by court order or upon tenant abandonment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 34.03 § 34.03.140 gives tenants the right to expect advance notice of at least 24 hours before a landlord enters, and entry must occur at reasonable times except in genuine emergencies. If a landlord enters without proper notice, without consent, or in a pattern that feels harassing, this section may provide grounds to raise a violation. Tenants who believe their access rights have been violated may consider documenting each incident, contacting a local tenant-rights organization in Alaska, or exploring remedies available under the broader Alaska Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
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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