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South Dakota Late fee grace period

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Is there a grace period before a late fee can be charged in South Dakota?

SDCL ch. 43-32 (full-text search 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee grace period or cap, so the lease controls.

Verified Source: SDCL ch. 43-32 · last checked 2026-10-15

Related South Dakota rules

Late fees

South Dakota's landlord-tenant law (SDCL ch. 43-32, full-text search 2026-10-15) sets no late-fee cap; the lease terms control.

Verified Source: SDCL ch. 43-32 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full South Dakota late fees page

Eviction notice (nonpayment)

No statutory notice to quit since 2024 (SL 2024, ch. 75 repealed § 21-16-2). An eviction can be filed once rent is 3 days past due; the tenant has 5 days after service to appear.

Verified Source: SDCL §§ 21-16-1(4), 21-16-7; SL 2024, ch. 75 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full South Dakota eviction notice (nonpayment) page

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