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Alaska Stat. § 34.03. § 34.03.350

Attorney fees

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Operative Text

Alaska Stat. § 34.03. § 34.03.350
Attorney fees shall be allowed to the prevailing party in any proceeding arising out of this chapter or a rental agreement.
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Plain English

Under AS 34.03 § 34.03.350, when a court proceeding arises from Alaska's Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act or a rental agreement, the party that wins the case is entitled to recover attorney fees from the losing party. This rule applies regardless of which side initiates the action. It is a mandatory fee-shifting provision, meaning the court does not have discretion to deny fees to the prevailing party.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

AS 34.03 § 34.03.350 means that property owners and managers who prevail in litigation related to a tenancy or rental agreement can seek to recover their attorney fees from the opposing party. Conversely, compliant operators are aware that if they lose a proceeding, they may be required to pay the tenant's attorney fees. Landlords who maintain thorough documentation of lease terms, notices, and communications are generally better positioned to demonstrate compliance if a dispute reaches court.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under AS 34.03 § 34.03.350, tenants who prevail in a court proceeding arising from their rental agreement or Alaska's landlord-tenant law may be entitled to have their attorney fees paid by the landlord. This provision can make it more practical for tenants to pursue valid claims, since winning the case may offset the cost of legal representation. Tenants who believe their rights have been violated may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand what options are generally available 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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

AS 34.03.220
AS 34.03.120
AS 34.03.310
AS 34.03.225
AS 34.03.290
AS 34.03.360
AS 34.03.220
AS 34.03.310
AS 34.03.360
AS 34.03.360
AS 34.03.020
AS 34.03.100
AS 34.03.120
AS 34.03.290
AS 34.03.100
AS 34.03.290
AS 34.03.020
AS 34.03.070
AS 34.03.070
AS 34.03.020
AS 34.03.070
AS 34.03.230
AS 34.03.100
AS 34.03.070
AS 34.03.090
AS 34.03.100
AS 34.03.160
AS 34.03.070
AS 34.03.070
AS 34.03.120
AS 34.03.130
AS 34.03.150
AS 34.03.140
AS 34.03.020
AS 34.03.080
AS 34.03.150
AS 34.03.100
AS 34.03.210
AS 34.03.160
AS 34.03.080
AS 34.03.130
AS 34.03.360
AS 34.03.130

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Source Information

Source:https://www.akleg.gov/basis/statutes.asp?media=print&secStart=34.03.010&secEnd=34.03.380
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