South Dakota Death of a tenant
What happens to the lease when a tenant dies in South Dakota?
A lease that either side can end at will is terminated by notice of a party's death. Other leases, such as fixed-term leases, are not ended by the tenant's death.
Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-23 · last checked 2026-10-15
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