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Alaska Stat. § 34.03. § 34.03.370

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Operative Text

Alaska Stat. § 34.03. § 34.03.370
After March 19, 1974, this chapter applies to any rental agreement, lease, or tenancy entered into, extended, or renewed by the payment of rent on or subsequent to that date.
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Plain English

Alaska Statute AS 34.03 § 34.03.370 establishes the temporal scope of the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, making it applicable to any rental agreement, lease, or tenancy that was entered into, extended, or renewed on or after March 19, 1974. This means the chapter's protections and obligations apply broadly to virtually all residential rental arrangements in Alaska today, since any agreement active after that date falls within its reach. The provision functions as a threshold rule: if a tenancy meets the date criterion, the rest of the chapter governs the relationship between the parties.

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For Property Managers

Under AS 34.03 § 34.03.370, any rental agreement, lease, or tenancy that a property owner or manager has entered into, extended, or renewed since March 19, 1974 is subject to the full requirements of Alaska's residential landlord-tenant chapter. Compliant operators generally treat all current and future rental arrangements as governed by this chapter, since virtually no active tenancy predates the applicability threshold. Familiarity with the chapter's obligations is a standard part of managing residential rental property in Alaska.

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

For Tenants

AS 34.03 § 34.03.370 means that the protections established throughout Alaska's residential landlord-tenant chapter apply to nearly every tenant renting today, because any agreement entered into, extended, or renewed after March 19, 1974 falls under the law. Tenants can generally rely on the rights and remedies found elsewhere in AS 34.03 as a baseline for their rental relationship. Those who believe their landlord has not complied with the chapter's requirements may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or reviewing the Alaska Court System's self-help resources to understand available enforcement paths.

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

Related Rules

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§ 151.35
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§ 165.12
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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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