# Alaska Stat. § 18.55.860: Ordinance to give corporation power to determine fitness of dwellings for habitation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.860

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 18.55.860
- **Heading:** Ordinance to give corporation power to determine fitness of dwellings 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 18.55.860

## Text

(a) The ordinance adopted by a municipality under AS 18.55.480 — 18.55.960 (1) must provide that the corporation may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if it finds that conditions exist that (A) are dangerous or injurious to the health, comfort, safety, or morals of the occupant of the dwelling, the occupants of neighboring dwellings or other residents of the municipality; or

(B) have a blighting influence on properties in the area;

(2) may provide additional standards to guide the corporation in determining the fitness of a dwelling for human habitation.

(b) The conditions sufficient to support a finding under (a)(1) of this section include the following, without limitation: (1) defects increasing the hazards of fire, accident, or other calamity;

(2) lack of adequate ventilation, light, or sanitary facilities, or an adequate heating source;

(3) dilapidation;

(4) disrepair;

(5) structural defects;

(6) uncleanliness;

(7) overcrowding;

(8) inadequate ingress and egress;

(9) inadequate drainage; or

(10) a violation of health, fire, building, or zoning regulations, or any other laws or regulations, relating to the use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.010 Purpose of AS 18.55.100 — 18.55.290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.080 Members or employees prohibited from acquiring interest in projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.100 Powers of corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.100.md)
- [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)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.120 Housing for low-income households.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.130 Qualifications of tenants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.130.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.140 Issuance of bonds, notes, and refunding bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.140.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.150 Security for bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.150.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.160 Limitation of liability on bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.160.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.170 Exemption from taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.170.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.180 Issuance and sale of bonds and notes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.180.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.187 Independent financial advisor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.187.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.200 Additional powers to secure bonds or obligations under leases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.200.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.210 Right of obligee of corporation to bring action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.210.md)

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