South Dakota Abandoned property
What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in South Dakota?
Property worth $500 or less that is left for 10 days after the tenant moves out is presumed abandoned and may be disposed of. More valuable property must be stored, with a lien for storage costs, and may be treated as abandoned after 30 days.
Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-25 · last checked 2026-10-23
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