Notice to Pay Rent or Quit

NOTICE TO PAY RENT OR QUIT

(Alaska)

NOTICE INFORMATION

Date of Notice: [DATE]

Tenant Name(s): [TENANT FULL LEGAL NAME(S)]

Rental Property Address:
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY], Alaska [ZIP CODE]
[UNIT/APT NUMBER, if applicable]

NOTICE TO TENANT

TO THE ABOVE-NAMED TENANT(S) AND ALL OTHERS IN POSSESSION:

You are hereby notified that you are in default of your rental agreement for the above-referenced premises due to nonpayment of rent.

AMOUNT DUE

DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OR POSSESSION

Pursuant to Alaska Statute § 34.03.220(b), you are hereby required within SEVEN (7) DAYS from the date of service of this notice to either:

1. PAY IN FULL the total amount due as stated above; OR

2. VACATE AND SURRENDER possession of the above-described premises to the undersigned Landlord.

CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE

If you fail to pay the full amount owed or vacate the premises within the seven (7) day period, the Landlord will pursue legal remedies available under Alaska law, including but not limited to:

• Filing a Forcible Entry and Detainer (FED) action in the appropriate Alaska District Court pursuant to AS 09.45.060 et seq.;
• Seeking a judgment for possession of the premises;
• Seeking a money judgment for all unpaid rent, late fees, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees as permitted by the lease agreement and Alaska law;
• Any other remedies available at law or in equity.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Payment must be made by: [CHECK / MONEY ORDER / CASHIER'S CHECK / CERTIFIED FUNDS / OTHER ACCEPTED METHODS]

Payment must be delivered to:
[LANDLORD NAME OR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY], Alaska [ZIP CODE]
[PHONE NUMBER]

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICES

1. Right to Cure: Under AS 34.03.220(b), if you pay the full amount of rent due within the seven (7) day notice period, this notice shall be void and your tenancy shall continue according to its terms.

2. Limitation on Cure Right: If rent is unpaid when due and the tenant fails to pay rent within seven days after written notice by the landlord of nonpayment and the landlord's intention to terminate the rental agreement if the rent is not paid within that period, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement. However, if substantially the same act or omission that constituted a prior noncompliance recurs within six months, the landlord may terminate the rental agreement upon at least five days' written notice specifying the breach and the date of termination of the rental agreement.

3. Military Personnel: If you are a servicemember on active duty, you may have additional rights under the federal Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. § 3901 et seq.). Consult with a legal assistance attorney or JAG officer.

4. Legal Assistance: If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact the Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (907) 272-0352 or Alaska Legal Services Corporation for possible assistance.

RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

This notice is made without waiving any rights or remedies of the Landlord, all of which are expressly reserved. Acceptance of partial payment does not waive the Landlord's right to proceed with eviction for the remaining balance unless expressly agreed in writing.

CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that a copy of this Notice to Pay Rent or Quit was served upon the above-named Tenant(s) on [DATE OF SERVICE] by the following method:

☐ Personal delivery to Tenant
☐ Delivery to a person of suitable age and discretion residing at the premises, with a copy mailed first-class
☐ Posting on the main entrance of the dwelling unit AND mailing a copy via first-class mail
☐ Certified mail, return receipt requested

LANDLORD/AGENT SIGNATURE

Landlord/Authorized Agent Name: [PRINT NAME]

Signature: ____________________________________

Date: [DATE]

Address:
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]
[CITY], Alaska [ZIP CODE]

Telephone: [PHONE NUMBER]

Email: [EMAIL ADDRESS]

PROOF OF SERVICE

Server Name: [PRINT NAME OF PERSON WHO SERVED NOTICE]

Signature: ____________________________________

Date of Service: [DATE]

Time of Service: [TIME]

Method of Service: [DESCRIBE METHOD USED]

This notice is intended to comply with the requirements of Alaska Statutes §§ 34.03.220 and 34.03.130. It does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed Alaska attorney for guidance specific to your situation.