Alaska § 34.03.200 - Fire or casualty damage.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 34.03.200 — Fire or casualty damage., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.03.200. Fire or casualty damage.
(a) If the dwelling unit or premises are damaged or destroyed by fire or casualty to the extent that enjoyment of the dwelling unit is substantially impaired, the tenant shall (1) immediately vacate the premises and notify the landlord of the intention to terminate the rental agreement, in which case the rental agreement terminates as of the date of vacating; or
(2) if continued occupancy is lawful, vacate the part of the dwelling unit rendered unusable by the fire or casualty, in which case the tenant's liability for rent is reduced in proportion to the diminution in the fair rental value of the dwelling unit.
(b) If the rental agreement is terminated, the landlord shall return all prepaid rent and security deposits recoverable under AS 34.03.070 . Accounting for rent in the event of termination or apportionment shall occur as of the date of the casualty.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 34.03.200
What does Alaska Statutes § 34.03.200 cover?
Section 34.03.200 ("Fire or casualty damage.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alaska § 34.03.200?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 34.03.200" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 34.03.200 apply to my situation?
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