# Alaska Stat. § 18.55.750: Municipality may repair, etc., dwellings unfit for habitation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.750

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 18.55.750
- **Heading:** Municipality may repair, etc., dwellings unfit for habitation
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 18 / Chapter 18.55 / Section 18.55.750

## Text

When a municipality finds that a dwelling exists that is unfit for human habitation due to dilapidation, defects increasing the hazard of fire, accident, or other calamity, lack of ventilation, light or sanitary facilities, or another condition, including one of those set out in AS 18.55.860 that makes the dwelling unsafe or insanitary, or dangerous or detrimental to the health, safety, or morals, or otherwise inimical to the welfare of the residents of the municipality, the municipality may require or cause the repair, closing, or demolition or removal of the dwelling in the manner provided in AS 18.55.480 — 18.55.960.

## Nearby sections

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- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.110 Cooperation with and aid of federal government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.110.md)
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- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.187 Independent financial advisor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.187.md)
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