South Dakota Early termination (DV/military)

Can a tenant break a lease early for domestic violence or military service in South Dakota?

A victim of domestic abuse, unlawful sexual behavior or stalking may end the lease without an early-termination penalty. The tenant must give written notice citing fear of imminent danger, with a police report, protection order or provider statement from the past 30 days. The tenant also does not owe the following month's rent. A lease also may not allow evicting a tenant who calls for help over domestic abuse, unlawful sexual behavior or stalking (43-32-18.1).

Verified Source: SDCL §§ 43-32-19.1, 43-32-18.1 · last checked 2026-10-23