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Alaska Notice to Tenants of Intent to Sell

Alaska Statute 34.03.140 requires at least 24 hours written notice before you enter an occupied rental to exhibit it to prospective or actual purchasers, and this AI powered guide builds a compliant Notice to Tenants of Intent to Sell in minutes, with attorney-review available for added confidence.

Introduction

Ready to sell your rental property in Alaska but have a tenant in place? The process is straightforward, but you absolutely must follow the state's rules to avoid disputes. The most important rule comes from Alaska Statute 34.03.140: you must give your tenant at least 24 hours of written notice before you or a real estate agent can enter to show the property. This guide breaks down exactly what you need to do, how to inform your tenant correctly, and what your rights and obligations are from listing to closing.

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Key Things to Know

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    Remember, your right to show the property isn't a free pass. All showings must happen at 'reasonable times'-think normal business hours-and you can't use them as a way to pressure or harass your tenant.

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    A last-minute request from an eager buyer doesn't count as an emergency. The 24-hour notice rule is firm unless there's a true crisis, like a fire or flood.

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    The golden rule in Alaska is the 24-hour notice. Before every single showing, you must provide your tenant with written notice at least a full day in advance, as required by AS 34.03.140.

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    While your tenant can't unreasonably block you from showing the property, this right depends on you. You must provide proper notice every time and respect reasonable hours for entry.

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    Selling your property doesn't end a fixed-term lease. The lease agreement transfers with the property, and the new owner simply becomes the new landlord.

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    If your tenant is on a month-to-month lease, you can end the tenancy with a 30-day written notice. This notice must be timed correctly relative to the next rent payment date.

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    Don't search for an 'official' state form for this notice because one doesn't exist. You're responsible for creating a written notice that meets all of Alaska's legal requirements.

Key decisions before you file

Before you file a Notice to Tenants of Intent to Sell in Alaska, a few decisions shape the document: which option to choose and what each one means. The Notice to Tenants of Intent to Sell guide walks through them.

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ALASKA NOTICE TO TENANTS: INTENT TO SELL PROPERTY

In Accordance with the Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (AS 34.03)

Date of Notice: ______________________

To Tenant(s): _____________________________________________________

Rental Property Address: _________________________________________, Alaska, ZIP __________

From Landlord/Agent: ________________________________________________

1. What Is This Notice About?

This letter is to officially inform you that the property you are currently renting is being placed on the real estate market for sale. We are committed to making this process as smooth as possible and respecting your rights as a tenant. This notice explains what you can expect in the coming weeks and months.

2. How Does Selling the Property Affect Your Lease?

Your current lease agreement is the controlling document for your tenancy. The sale of the property does not automatically change its terms. Here is how it generally works:

If You Have a Fixed-Term Lease

If you are in the middle of a fixed-term lease, that agreement remains valid. The new owner purchases the property subject to your lease, meaning they become your new landlord. You will continue to pay rent to the new owner, and they must honor all terms of your existing agreement until it expires. Nothing changes for you until the end of your lease term.

If You Have a Month-to-Month Tenancy

Your month-to-month tenancy also continues as normal. However, Alaska law (specifically AS 34.03.290) allows either the landlord or the tenant to terminate a periodic tenancy with a minimum of thirty (30) days' written notice. This notice must be given before the rent-paying date specified in the notice. This means that we, or the future owner, could provide a 30-day notice to end the tenancy in accordance with the law.

3. How Will Property Showings Work?

To sell the home, we will need to show it to potential buyers. We will coordinate with you to ensure this is handled respectfully and legally.

  • 24-Hour Written Notice is Required: Per Alaska Statute 34.03.140, we will provide you with a separate written notice at least 24 hours before each scheduled showing. A single notice does not grant ongoing permission; each entry requires a new notice.
  • Entry Must Be at Reasonable Times: Showings will be scheduled during reasonable hours, typically considered to be normal business hours (e.g., 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM) on weekdays and weekends. We will not enter at odd hours without your explicit prior agreement.
  • Your Cooperation is Necessary: Under the same statute, a tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent for the landlord to enter and exhibit the unit. An unreasonable refusal could be considered a breach of your lease.

4. Your Rights and Responsibilities

  • Security Deposit: Your security deposit is protected by law (AS 34.03.070). When the property sells, I must either return it to you or transfer it to the new owner. The new owner then becomes responsible for returning it to you at the end of your tenancy, less any lawful deductions.
  • Condition of the Home: Please continue to maintain the property in a reasonably clean and tidy condition, as required by your lease agreement. You are not required to leave the premises during showings.

Landlord/Agent Signature: ______________________

Date: __________

Tenant Acknowledgment (Optional): ______________________

Date: __________

To create your own version of this document, visit our tool at (/legal-document/notice-to-tenants-of-intent-to-sell).

Alaska Requirements for Notice to Tenants of Intent to Sell

24-Hour Entry Notice Before Showings

Alaska Statute 34.03.140 requires the landlord to give the tenant at least 24 hours' notice of the intention to enter before exhibiting the unit to prospective or actual purchasers.

Reasonable Times for Entry

Entry to show the unit must occur only at reasonable times, and the landlord may not abuse the right of access or use it to harass the tenant. This is generally interpreted as normal business hours.

Tenant Consent Required

Alaska Statute 34.03.140 states the tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent to the landlord's entry to exhibit the dwelling to purchasers, provided proper notice is given.

Written Notice Recommended

Provide the intent-to-sell and each subsequent 24-hour entry notice in writing to create a clear record of the date, time, and purpose of each planned entry.

30-Day Notice for Month-to-Month Tenancy

Under Alaska Statute 34.03.290, either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy with at least 30 days' written notice given before the rental due date specified in the notice.

Fixed-Term Leases Survive Sale

A property sale does not automatically terminate a fixed-term lease. The new owner buys the property subject to the existing lease terms and tenant rights.

No Harassment

The landlord's right of access must not be abused or used to harass the tenant. Frequent, unnecessary, or improperly noticed entries can constitute harassment.

No Official State Form

Alaska does not publish an official Notice to Tenants of Intent to Sell form, so landlords must draft a written notice that satisfies all statutory requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Alaska sets a firm 24-hour written notice before I enter to show the unit (AS 34.03.140), and I have to book showings at reasonable times for my tenant.

Selling doesn't end a fixed-term lease. The agreement moves to the buyer with my tenant's occupancy rights intact, so they stay put on the same conditions until the original term runs out.

There's no state-issued form in Alaska, so writing the notice falls to me. It has to satisfy the statute's 24-hour entry rule and clearly lay out my plan to sell.

Under AS 34.03.140 my tenant may not unreasonably withhold consent once I've given the 24-hour notice and set a reasonable time. Reasonable access for buyer showings is something they're required to allow.

For a month-to-month tenant, 30 days' written notice ends the arrangement under AS 34.03.290, and it must land before the next rental due date to take effect. Either party can serve it.

Spell out my decision to put the property up for sale, and lay out the process I'll use to coordinate showings around my tenant's schedule. Just as important, I confirm that a fixed-term lease already in place stays binding, so new ownership does not disturb its terms.

Send it in a way that creates documented confirmation my tenant got it. I can hand it over in person, mail it certified with a return receipt requested, or follow any delivery channel the lease itself spells out. A dated record protects both sides.

Hand off the deposit to the incoming owner once ownership transfers at closing. It moves out of my hands and into theirs, and from then on the new owner carries the duty of safeguarding it and paying it back to my tenant at the close of the tenancy.