Understanding Alaska Tenant Laws

Summary

The user, who frequently visits her boyfriends apartment in Palmer, Alaska, was asked by the landlord to write a letter stating she would leave peacefully if their relationship ended. The landlord also mentioned a rule limiting guest stays to 15 days per year. The user was advised that in Alaska, unless specified in the lease, theres no law limiting guest stays. The user was encouraged to review the lease agreement for any clauses regarding guest stays.

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my boyfriend lives with his dad and I've been staying over there every once and a while and now the landlord is saying that a he has to have me write a letter stating that if we were to break up or anything was to happen that I would leave peaceful basically just saying that if I was asked to leave I would he also stated that there is a law or something of the sort that a person can only stay/visit your apartment 15 days out of the year
What is the duration of your stay each time you visit your boyfriend's place?
a couple days to a week
What is the location of the apartment? This will help me provide accurate information about tenant laws in that area.
palmer ak
What is the lease agreement between your boyfriend and his landlord? This will help me understand the situation better.
In Alaska, landlords can set rules about guests, but they must be reasonable and not violate tenant rights.
well my boyfriend is on the lease but he lives with his dad
What does the lease agreement say about guests or extended stays? In Alaska, landlords can set rules about guests, but they must be reasonable and not violate tenant rights.
i dont know my boyfriends dad said that he never seen it in the lease
Can you get a copy of the lease to review the terms regarding guests? In Alaska, unless specified in the lease, there's no law limiting guest stays.
sure
What is the duration of your boyfriend's lease? In Alaska, unless the lease agreement specifies otherwise, there's no law limiting guest stays.
i dont know
Could you please find out the duration of your boyfriend's lease? This information is crucial to understand your situation better.
not at the mpment
Is there anything else I can assist you with at the moment?
no
What is the landlord's main concern about your frequent visits? In Alaska, unless the lease agreement specifies otherwise, there's no law limiting guest stays.
he doesn't have one
What is the landlord's reason for asking you to write a letter? In Alaska, unless specified in the lease, there's no law limiting guest stays.
because if me and my boyfriend were to break up he wants me to agree to leave peacefully but i dont even live there
What does the lease agreement say about guests or extended stays? In Alaska, unless specified in the lease, there's no law limiting guest stays.
idk
Could you please ask your boyfriend or his dad to provide you with a copy of the lease agreement? This will help us understand the terms regarding guests and extended stays.
yea not at the moment
Can you confirm if the landlord has given any written notice regarding this matter?
no he has not
Has the landlord communicated this verbally or through any other means? In Alaska, landlords must provide written notice for any changes to the lease agreement.
yes to my boyfriends father
What exactly did the landlord communicate to your boyfriend's father?
he said he needs me to write a notarized letter stating that if anything were to happen if we were to break up that i would leave peacefully and they wont have to call the cops, and also stated that someone is only aloud to stay at the apartment for 15 days out of the year but my boyfriends dad said there was nothing about that in the lease
Can you confirm if there's a clause in the lease about guest stays or any changes made to it after signing? In Alaska, any changes to the lease should be in writing and agreed upon by both parties.
no there is not my boyfriend just did one yesterday and he didnt see anything about it either
In Alaska, unless the lease agreement specifies otherwise, there's no law limiting guest stays. Is there anything else I can assist you with?
no thank you
I'm glad I could assist you. If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Have a great day!