Right to Sublet
Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, tenants in Alaska may not sublet the premises or assign the rental agreement to another without the landlord’s consent.[1] Each prospective sub-lessee must make a written offer, signed by them and delivered to the landlord, that contains the following information about them:[2]
- Name, age, and current address;
- Marital status;
- Occupation, place of employment, and name and address of employer;
- number of all other persons who would normally reside with the prospective occupant;
- Two credit references, or responsible persons who will confirm the financial responsibility of the prospective occupant; and
- Names and addresses of all landlords of the prospective occupant during the prior three years.
The landlord may refuse to accept a sub-lessee provided their reasons are consistent with those permitted by Title 34 of Alaska state law.[3]
Short-Term (Lodgings) Tax
There are no state sales or lodging taxes in Alaska. Taxes on short-term rentals are administered locally by individual cities or boroughs. Typically, “short-term” is defined as less than 30 or 31 days but can vary by location.
For example, the city and borough of Sitka defines a short-term rental as one with a duration of 30 or less.[4]