Alaska Eviction Notice Forms – Process – PDF Templates
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- Additional Landlord Forms
- Summons (Choose One)
- Case Description Form (Choose One)
- Tenant’s Form(s)
In Alaska, the eviction process is also known as “Forcible Entry and Detainer” (F.E.D.). Property owners must notify landlords before beginning the process, issue an F.E.D. complaint, and then either ask for a default judgment in their favor, or attend a court hearing where a judge will decide whether to evict the tenant.
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Instructions How to Evict a Tenant in Alaska
1. Notice
Before a landlord in Alaska can initiate an eviction action in court, he or she must give written notice to the tenant, referred to as Notice to Quit. The notice must indicate what the tenant must do to remain on the property and the date by which the tenant must meet this requirement. For non-payment of rent, the tenant has seven days after the notice to pay the rent, and the tenant can stay if he or she does so. For engaging in illegal activities, owners must give the tenants five days of notice. Most other reasons require 10 days’ notice.
Landlords must serve notice in person or by certified mail, and should keep a record of the service. Service by mail extends the period the tenant has to correct the issue by three days.
2. F.E.D. Lawsuit
If the tenant does not correct the violation or move out within the indicated period, the property owner may file the F.E.D. lawsuit in the judicial district where the property is located. There are a number of forms to complete to initiate the action, including a Case Description (Choose One: District Court or Superior Court), Service Instructions, Complaint, Summons (Choose One: Anchorage, Fairbanks, All Other Locations), and a Judgment of Possession. Make sure you complete all relevant forms.
You must serve all tenants you wish to evict with a copy of the Summons and Complaint through the Sheriff’s Office or a process server.
3. Response by Tenant
The tenants at issue must respond within 20 days of being served. If the tenant files an answer, there will be a hearing. If the tenant does not respond, you can ask the court for a default judgment, in which case the tenant will have to leave the premises.
4. Hearing
At the hearing, the judge will determine whether the owner has the right to repossess the property. The owner must bring the lease agreement, evidence that the tenant breached the agreement, a copy of the Notice to Quit, a copy of the return of service, and the complaint documents.
If the judge rules the owner has a right to repossess the property, he or she will issue an order for the tenant to vacate the premises by a particular date. The owner can file a Writ of Assistance to have the tenant removed forcibly if necessary.
If the owner included an action to recoup monetary damages from the tenant, there will be a second trial to decide the issue. This is a formal civil trial that would require legal representation.
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