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South Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws

This overview summarizes common South Dakota landlord-tenant topics using published statute references (South Dakota Codified Laws 43-32). Laws change — confirm details with official sources.

South Dakota at a glance: Security deposit limit: 1 month rent. Return deadline: 14 days after move-out. Month-to-month notice: 30 days. Source: South Dakota Codified Laws 43-32.
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Security Deposit Laws

Maximum Deposit:

1 month rent

Return Deadline:

14 days after move-out

Interest Required:

No statutory requirement

Landlords should provide an itemized deduction list when withholding any portion of the deposit.

Eviction Notice Requirements

Nonpayment of Rent:

3 days notice

Lease Violation:

Immediately days notice

Court filing and service rules vary by county. Use our eviction timeline calculator for planning.

Notice to Vacate

Month-to-Month Lease:

30 days notice

Fixed-Term Lease:

No notice required if lease ends

Late Rent Fees

Grace Period:

No statutory requirement

Maximum Late Fee:

No limit

Additional Regulations

Rent Control:

No statewide rent control

Landlord Entry Notice:

24 hours

Primary statute reference: South Dakota Codified Laws 43-32

When to use South Dakota document templates

Use LeaseCraft templates when you need editable PDF or DOCX lease and notice forms built for South Dakota landlords and tenants. Start with the residential lease generator, then add notices from the sidebar.

Common mistakes in South Dakota

  • Relying on verbal agreements instead of a written lease with required disclosures
  • Missing the 14-day security deposit return window
  • Serving eviction or termination notices with incorrect day counts

Frequently asked questions

In South Dakota, the commonly cited limit is 1 month rent. Return timing is typically 14 days after move-out. Confirm current rules in South Dakota Codified Laws 43-32.

South Dakota month-to-month tenancies typically require 30 days written notice unless the lease specifies otherwise.

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