South Dakota Just-cause eviction

Does a landlord need just cause to evict in South Dakota?

A lease may not include a term allowing eviction of a tenant who calls law enforcement or emergency responders over alleged domestic abuse, unlawful sexual behavior or stalking, and being a victim is not by itself grounds for eviction. Apart from that, SDCL ch. 43-32 (full-text search) sets no general just-cause eviction requirement.

Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-18.1; SDCL ch. 43-32 · last checked 2026-10-23