SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – ALASKA

Date: [DATE]

To Landlord:
[LANDLORD NAME]
[LANDLORD ADDRESS]

From Tenant:
[TENANT NAME]
[FORWARDING ADDRESS]

Re: Return of Security Deposit – [RENTAL PROPERTY ADDRESS]

DEMAND FOR RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT

Dear [Landlord Name]:

I vacated the premises at [ADDRESS] on [DATE].

LEGAL AUTHORITY

Under Alaska Statutes § 34.03.070, a landlord must mail the itemized statement and refund within 14 days after tenancy termination if proper notice was given (or 30 days otherwise).

VIOLATION

The statutory deadline has passed. You have failed to return the deposit of $[AMOUNT].

PENALTY: Pursuant to AS § 34.03.070(d), failure to comply allows the tenant to recover up to twice the amount withheld.

DEMAND

Please remit $[AMOUNT] immediately to the address above. Failure to comply will result in legal action for double damages.

Sincerely,

[TENANT NAME]