Alaska Court System, CIV-720 Eviction Booklet

Citation: Alaska Court System, CIV-720 Eviction Booklet
Jurisdiction: Alaska (state)
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CIV-720 EVICTION BOOKLET (8/23) 17
 3. The plaintiff must present testimony and documentation to prove that they
followed the legal requirements for an eviction. This may include a copy of
the rental agreement or lease, proof that the summons and complaint were
properly served, proof that the notice to quit followed the legal rules, and
evidence that the defendant did not correct the problems described in the
notice.
4. The defendant has a right to respond with testimony and documentation about
any defenses to eviction. This may include receipts or canceled checks
showing that the rent was paid or repairs were made, photographs, witness
testimony, or other evidence that supports any claim the defendant may have.
5. The judge will make a decision either granting or denying the plaintiff's
request for possession of the property.
6. If the judge grants possession to the plaintiff, the judge will order the
defendant to leave the property (be evicted) by a specific date and time. If the
plaintiff believes the defendant will not move out as ordered, the plaintiff may
ask for a Writ of Assistance at this time. See page 8, paragraph H.2.h.
7. If the judge denies possession to the plaintiff, the defendant may stay in the
property.
B. Hearing Procedure if Defendant Does Not Appear
If the defendant does not appear at the eviction hearing, the judge may rule that
the defendant loses the eviction portion of the case by default and order the
defendant to leave (be evicted from) the premises. The plaintiff still must testify
or provide other documentation that the defendant was properly served with the
summons and complaint, that the notice to quit followed the legal rules, and that
the defendant did not correct the problems described in the notice. If the judge is
satisfied by this