Alaska Sublease Agreement

An Alaska sublease agreement is a document that allows a tenant (“sublessor”) who is currently bound to a residential lease agreement to rent their unit to another person (“sublessee”). In order to sublease a rental unit legally, the sublessor must write a signed letter to the landlord requesting permission.

Last updated December 6th, 2023

An Alaska sublease agreement is a document that allows a tenant (“sublessor”) who is currently bound to a residential lease agreement to rent their unit to another person (“sublessee”). In order to sublease a rental unit legally, the sublessor must write a signed letter to the landlord requesting permission.

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Laws

A tenant cannot assign or sublet a lease without the landlord’s consent.

14-Day Consent Period

If a tenant requests permission from the landlord to approve a sublease, the landlord must respond within 14 days and can only be rejected for the following:

  • Insufficient credit standing or financial responsibility;
  • Number of persons in the household;
  • Number of persons under 18 years of age in the household;
  • The unwillingness of the prospective occupant to assume the same terms as are included in the existing rental agreement;
  • Proposed maintenance of pets;
  • Proposed commercial activity; or
  • Written information signed by a previous landlord, which shall accompany the rejection, setting out abuses of other premises occupied by the prospective occupant.

Landlord’s Non-Answer

If the landlord fails to approve or reject a sublease within 14 days or does not provide a rejection for the above-mentioned reasons, the tenant will be considered to be presumed.


Source: § 34.03.060

Alaska Sublease Agreement (Preview)

Alaska Sublease Agreement