State Landlord Laws
South Dakota Landlord
Tenant Laws
Security deposit limits, notice requirements, rent control status, and the forms you need as a South Dakota landlord.
South Dakota Landlord-Tenant Law at a Glance
Maximum is 1 month's rent (SDCL § 43-32-6.1). Must be returned within 2 weeks of move-out.
3-day notice to pay or quit for nonpayment. 30-day notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy (SDCL § 43-32-13).
South Dakota has no rent control laws statewide or locally.
- ›Move-in condition form
- ›Landlord's contact information
- ›Lead paint disclosure (pre-1978)
South Dakota's eviction (Forcible Entry and Detainer) process typically resolves in 3–5 weeks from filing.
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