Key answer: The cap is 10.5% of the rent. Alaska law does not mandate a grace period — the lease determines when a fee can be charged, subject to the cap.
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Fee cap | 10.5% of the rent |
| Grace period | None mandated by state law |
| Must be in lease? | Recommended — safest way to enforce |
| Source | Alaska Stat. §45.45.010 |
With monthly rent $1200, the maximum late fee is $126.
What is the maximum late fee a landlord can charge in Alaska?
The cap is 10.5% of the rent.
When can a Alaska landlord charge a late fee?
Alaska law does not mandate a grace period — the lease determines when a fee can be charged, subject to the cap.
Does the late fee have to be in the lease in Alaska?
Check your lease. In Alaska the fee must be reasonable, and having it clearly written in the lease is the safest way to enforce it.
Can a Alaska landlord charge a daily late fee?
Only if the lease allows it and the total charge stays within the legal cap — a daily fee cannot be used to get around the limit.
What happens if a Alaska landlord charges an illegal late fee?
A fee above the legal limit can be challenged; courts may void the fee or the entire clause as unconscionable.
We have not confirmed a statewide rent-increase cap for Alaska. Notice requirements depend on the lease type (month-to-month vs. fixed term) — check your lease and local rules.
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Not legal advice. Verify against your lease and local rules.
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