Are There Tenants' Rights Not Covered In Urlta? (Uniform Residential Landlord And Tenant Act)?

Other Alaska Landlord/Tenant FAQs

• Q: Does The Urlta Favor Tenants Over Landlords?
  A: No. URLTA provides for both landlord and tenant obligations and remedies.
• Q: What About Political Signs?
  A: A landlord may be able to force you to remove a political sign from your window. The First Amendment to the Constitution provides that the government may not abridge … More
• Q: What Is Condominium Conversion Protection For Tenants?
  A: During the late 1970s thousands of rental buildings were converted to condominium ownership by real estate developers. The tenants had to buy the apartments if they … More
• Q: Are There Any Legal Pitfalls In Choosing A Tenant?
  A: Landlords need to take special care to treat all prospective tenants in the same way. The law prohibits many kinds of distinctions that landlords used to make in … More
• Q: What Is Security Of Tenure?
  A: Security of tenure provides that the tenant has the legal right to continue the tenancy indefinitely unless the tenant violates certain rules or regulations or the … More
• Q: How Can Landlords Go About Choosing Tenants?
  A: If you are offering a place to rent, have the prospective tenants complete a rental application. Standard application forms are usually available at stationery stores. … More
• Q: How Else Can Landlords Evaluate Prospective Tenants?
  A: Many areas have companies that specialize in tenant records. They can tell you if someone has been evicted in the past or failed to pay the rent. General credit … More