Alaska Stat. § 18.55. § 18.55.810
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If, after the hearing, the executive director of the corporation determines that the dwelling is unfit for human habitation, the executive director shall state the findings of fact in support of the determination in writing and shall issue and have served upon the owner an order which, (1) if the dwelling can be repaired, altered, or improved at a reasonable cost in relation to its value, shall require the owner, within the time specified in the order, to repair, alter, or improve the dwelling to render it fit for human habitation or to vacate and close the dwelling as a human habitation; or (2) if the dwelling cannot be repaired, altered, or improved at a reasonable cost in relation to its value, shall require the owner, within the time specified in the order, to remove or demolish the dwelling.
Under Alaska Statute AS 18.55 § 18.55.810, when the executive director of the corporation concludes after a hearing that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation, that determination must be documented in writing with supporting findings of fact. Depending on whether the dwelling can be brought up to standard at a reasonable cost relative to its value, the resulting order will either require the owner to repair, alter, or improve the property—or vacate and close it—within a set timeframe, or require the owner to remove or demolish it entirely. This provision establishes a formal, post-hearing enforcement mechanism that ties the remedy directly to the economic feasibility of rehabilitation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a proceeding under AS 18.55 § 18.55.810 should be aware that a written order issued after the hearing carries legally binding deadlines. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any written findings, assess whether rehabilitation is economically feasible, and take the specific corrective action—repair, closure, or demolition—within the timeframe specified in the order. Maintaining thorough records of repair work, contractor agreements, and communications with the corporation can help demonstrate good-faith compliance with the order's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 18.55 § 18.55.810 provides a formal process through which a dwelling found unfit for human habitation after a hearing must be addressed by the owner through repair, closure, or demolition. Tenants living in a property subject to such a proceeding may have rights related to the outcome of that order, including potential relocation considerations if the dwelling is closed or demolished. Tenants can contact Alaska Housing Finance Corporation or a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how an issued order may affect their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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