Updated April 14, 2023
An Alaska rental application is handed to potential tenants when viewing a residential property for rent to obtain their information. The application itself asks the individual their current employment, income, and references. Depending on the landlord, the application may also request past rental history in addition to personal details to run a background check. The typical screening process for a landlord can take anywhere from 24 to 72 hours.
Laws
- Application Fee – A landlord may charge any amount. Although, the application fee cannot be attributed to the security deposit if approved (Landlord-Tenant Handbook Page 5).
- Security Deposit – A landlord may not charge more than the equivalent of two (2) months’ rent. Although, if the monthly rental amount is more than $2,000 there is no maximum (AS 34.03.070(a)).