Alaska Stat. § 34.03. § 34.03.110
Limitation of liability
Operative Text
(a) Unless otherwise agreed, a landlord who conveys premises that include a dwelling unit subject to a rental agreement in a good faith sale to a bona fide purchaser is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring subsequent to written notice to the tenant of the conveyance. However, (1) the landlord remains liable to the tenant for the property and money to which the tenant is entitled under AS 34.03.070, unless the property and money are specifically assigned to and accepted by the purchaser; and (2) the provisions of (A) a premises condition statement prepared under AS 34.03.020(e) between the landlord and the tenant remains valid as between the purchaser and the tenant until a new premises condition statement is entered into between the purchaser and the tenant; and (B) a contents inventory prepared under AS 34.03.020(e) between the landlord and the tenant remains valid as between the purchaser and the tenant for the contents remaining on the premises after the conveyance of the premises until a new contents inventory is entered into between the purchaser and the tenant. (b) Unless otherwise agreed, a manager of premises that include a dwelling unit is relieved of liability under the rental agreement and this chapter as to events occurring after written notice to the tenant of the termination of the person's management.
Alaska Statute AS 34.03 § 34.03.110 addresses what happens to landlord and property-manager liability when rental property changes hands or management. When a landlord sells a property in good faith and provides written notice to the tenant, the original landlord is generally released from obligations arising after that notice—except that the original landlord remains responsible for returning any security deposit or other funds owed to the tenant under AS 34.03.070, unless those obligations are formally transferred to and accepted by the buyer. Additionally, any premises condition statement or contents inventory already in place continues to govern the relationship between the new owner and the tenant until a fresh agreement is made. A property manager who gives written notice of ending their management role is similarly released from liability for events that occur after that notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under AS 34.03 § 34.03.110, landlords who sell their rental property in a good-faith transaction generally protect themselves from post-sale liability by providing written notice of the conveyance to tenants promptly. Compliant sellers also ensure that any security deposits or tenant funds covered by AS 34.03.070 are either returned or explicitly transferred to—and accepted by—the new purchaser in writing. Property managers ending their role similarly document and deliver written notice of the management termination to tenants, which marks the boundary of their ongoing liability.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
AS 34.03 § 34.03.110 preserves certain tenant protections even when a rental property is sold or changes management. The original landlord remains on the hook for security deposits and other funds owed under AS 34.03.070 unless those obligations were specifically assigned to and accepted by the new owner—meaning tenants retain a clear avenue to pursue those funds. Tenants who have questions about how a sale or management change affects their existing condition statement, contents inventory, or deposit rights may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or Alaska's court self-help resources for guidance on available options.
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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