South Dakota landlord-tenant law
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Security deposit limit | No more than one month's rent unless a larger deposit is agreed because special conditions pose a danger to maintaining the premises. |
| Deposit return deadline | Within 21 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives the tenant's mailing address: return the deposit or give written reasons … |
| Notice to enter | Not yet verified |
| Rent increase notice | Not yet verified |
| Late fees | Not yet verified |
| Eviction notice (nonpayment) | Not yet verified |
| Rent control / state preemption | Not yet verified |
Details & sources
Security deposit limit
No more than one month's rent unless a larger deposit is agreed because special conditions pose a danger to maintaining the premises.
Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-6.1 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Deposit return deadline
Within 21 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives the tenant's mailing address: return the deposit or give written reasons for withholding. An itemized accounting is due within 45 days on request.
Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-24 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Notice to enter
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent increase notice
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Late fees
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Eviction notice (nonpayment)
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Rent control / state preemption
Not yet verified
Back to quick facts ↑Cities in South Dakota with their own rules
- None listed yet
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