Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska: Where to File a Security Deposit Claim and What It Costs
Listed court is Kenai Courthouse in Kenai. Check venue on the court's official page or with the clerk. Filing fee: see the fee table. Claims up to $10,000. Alaska return time: 14 calendar days or another period by condition. ACS two-bedroom rent: $1,182. Enter your dates below and send the dated letter first.
| Court listed | Kenai Courthouse |
|---|---|
| City | Kenai |
| Statewide filing fee | $50 for claims of $2,500 or less; $100 for claims over $2,500. |
| E-filing | Yes, see filing page |
| Small claims limit | $10,000 |
| State deposit return deadline |
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| Time limit to sue | 3 years |
| Deposit statute | Alaska Stat. § 34.03.070 |
Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk.
Details
Limits: $10,000 (District Court small claims only).
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Details of the return rules
| When it applies | Deadline | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| I gave the written notice the law requires, and the landlord is not keeping money for damage | 14 days | after the tenancy is terminated and possession is delivered by the tenant |
| I gave the written notice the law requires, but the landlord is keeping money for damage | 30 days | after the tenancy is terminated |
| I did not give the written notice the law requires, or it was not done right | 30 days | after the later of tenancy termination, delivery of possession, or landlord awareness of abandonment |
Alaska return rule: 14 calendar days (proper termination notice under AS 34.03.290 AND no damage deductions for noncompliance with AS 34.03.120). Check the dates you entered above.
Court listed for this county: Kenai Courthouse. Check venue on the official court page or with the clerk.
Free dated DOCX by email. Print-ready state PDF kit: $29. Letter preparation and mailing: $49.
Who do you name in the claim?
Find and compare the legal names
Find and compare the legal names in these records:
- The lease: the Landlord or Owner line and who signed.
- The deposit receipt or the account your rent went to.
- The owner of record in the property records of Kenai Peninsula Borough.
- The Alaska business registry for an LLC or management company: its exact legal name and registered agent. Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing
A registered agent receives court papers for a company; it is not the defendant.
This page shows where the names are recorded; it does not decide who is legally liable.
What to bring to the clerk
- Your lease.
- Deposit receipt or payment record.
- The demand letter and proof of delivery.
- Move-out photos and an inventory or condition report.
Check the Alaska filing procedure before you go.
Service methods: private process server.
Procedure source (high confidence): Small Claims $50 if dispute is $2,500 or less; $100 if dispute is more than $2,500
Is it worth filing here?
Illustration: a deposit equal to one month's ACS median gross rent (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) for a home in Kenai Peninsula Borough. This is calculated from rent, not measured deposits. The statutory amount requires the rule's conditions.
| Bedrooms | Deposit owed | Statutory amount | Total illustration | Limit check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $918 | $918 | $1,836 | Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim |
| 2 | $1,182 | $1,182 | $2,364 | Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim |
| 3 | $1,579 | $1,579 | $3,158 | Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim |
| 4 | $2,172 | $2,172 | $4,344 | Fits under the $10,000 limit for this illustrated claim |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates, tables B25064, B25031, B25003, B25070; accessed 2026-09-21. Penalty rule.
How does Kenai Peninsula Borough compare with other Alaska counties?
The two-bedroom median gross rent is $1,182: rank 5 of 5 counties with this metric in U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. 23.2% of households rent in Kenai Peninsula Borough.
| County | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Aleutians West Census Area | $2,031 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | $1,477 |
| Anchorage Municipality | $1,433 |
| Matanuska-Susitna Borough | $1,192 |
| Kenai Peninsula Borough | $1,182 |
Ranking uses the same ACS metric and period within this state; ties share a rank. Coverage is 5 of 6 listed counties. Census source.
Places in Kenai Peninsula Borough
- Homer
- Kachemak
- Kenai
- Seldovia
- Seward
- Soldotna
These are Census places in the county. Check the rental's address with the clerk to find the court.
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census place-to-county relationship file
Free legal help
- Alaska Legal Services Corporation: free civil legal aid on housing problems including landlord-tenant disputes, eviction concerns, and property maintenance, plus a Landlord and Tenant Helpline at 1-855-743-1001
FAQ
How much does it cost to file in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Statewide filing fee: $50 for claims of $2,500 or less; $100 for claims over $2,500..
Where do I file a deposit claim in Kenai Peninsula Borough?
Kenai Courthouse is listed. Some counties have more than one small claims court, and venue rules differ by state; check which court hears your claim on the court's official page or with the clerk. Court page
Who should I name in the claim?
Compare the legal names on the lease, deposit receipt, property records and business registry. A registered agent receives papers for a company; it is not the defendant.
What should I bring to the clerk?
Bring your lease, deposit receipt, demand letter, proof of delivery, photos and any move-out inventory.