Section 34.03.290. Periodic tenancy and holdover.

   (a) While rent is current, the landlord or the tenant may terminate a week to week tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least 14 days before the termination date specified in the notice.
   (b) The landlord or the tenant may terminate a month to month tenancy by a written notice given to the other at least 30 days before the rental due date specified in the notice.
   (c) If the tenant remains in possession without the landlord's consent after expiration of the term of the rental agreement or after its termination under (a) or (b) of this section, the landlord may, after serving a notice to quit to the tenant under AS 09.45.100 - 09.45.105, bring an action for possession and if the tenant's holdover is wilful and not in good faith the landlord, in addition, may recover an amount not to exceed one and one-half times the actual damages. If the landlord consents to the tenant's continued occupancy, AS 34.03.020 applies.

Authorities

9.45.090;34.03.070;34.03.090

Notes

References

AS 9.45.090 .090">Sec. 09.45.090. Unlawful holding by force.
AS 34.03.070 Security deposits and prepaid rent.
AS 34.03.090 Landlord to supply possession of the dwelling unit.

History

(Sec. 1 ch 10 SLA 1974; am Sec. 30 ch 121 SLA 1994)