Alaska Court System, CIV-720 Eviction Booklet

Citation: Alaska Court System, CIV-720 Eviction Booklet
Jurisdiction: Alaska (state)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/civ-720.pdf ↗

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Chilton – Wren v. Olds, 1 P.3d 693 (Alaska 2000).
CIV-720 EVICTION BOOKLET (8/23) 15
 b. Plaintiff’s failure to maintain a habitable dwelling. Explain what
repairs weren’t made or what services the landlord didn’t provide (for
example, heat or water service, or even things like snow plowing if
they were included in the lease). For the money amount, put how
much less you believe the rent should be without these repairs made or
these services provided. If you paid yourself to fix things or get these
services done, subtract that cost from the normal monthly rent.
c. Plaintiff has refused to return or account for the security deposit. If the
plaintiff did not return your full security deposit and did not provide
you a list of reasons for keeping all or part of the deposit, you may get
extra damages under the law. Write the amount of your full security
deposit on the blank line.
d. Other. If there are any other reasons why you believe that the plaintiff
owes you money, check this box and explain why.
7. Paragraph 5 – Request for Relief. Check the boxes in this section that
describe what you want the court to do.
8. Date and sign the form. You must include a mailing address where you can
receive court papers. It is best to also include a phone number and email so
the court has a way to contact you on short notice. Let the court know right
away if any of this information changes. For example, if you are evicted
from the address you put as a mailing address, make sure to get a new one
and notify the court as soon as possible. If you do not keep this information
current, you could miss important notices and paperwork from the court.
You may use form TF-955, Notice of Change of Contact Information.
9. Fill out the “Certificate of Service” section. The date and time is when