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South Dakota Notice to enter

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

How much notice does a landlord have to give before entering a rental in South Dakota?

Reasonable notice except in emergencies; 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable. The notice must give the date(s), a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way to reschedule.

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

How this works in South Dakota

South Dakota requires reasonable notice except in emergencies. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable. The notice must give the date or dates, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way to reschedule.

Worked example for South Dakota

Example: You want to enter during a window on June 12, 2026. Reasonable notice is required, except in an emergency. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable, so a written notice by June 11, 2026 would be presumed reasonable. The notice must give the date or dates, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way to reschedule.

South Dakota timelines and limits

NoticeReasonable notice, except in emergencies. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable.
ContentsDate or dates, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way to reschedule

South Dakota FAQ

How much notice does a South Dakota landlord have to give before entering?

Reasonable notice, except in emergencies. 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable, under SDCL § 43-32-32.

What must the notice include?

The date or dates of entry, a time window during normal business hours, the purpose, and a way to reschedule.

Is 24 hours a hard minimum?

24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable. The standard is reasonable notice.

Sources for this section: SDCL § 43-32-32 (checked 2026-10-15)

This is general information, not legal advice. The verified rule and official sources above control. Check the source or a local attorney for your situation.

Related South Dakota rules

Lockouts and utility shutoffs

If a residential landlord unlawfully removes or excludes the tenant, or willfully cuts electric, gas, water or other essential services, the tenant may seek an injunction, recover possession, or end the lease. In any case the tenant recovers 2 months' rent in damages plus return of advance rent and deposit.

Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-6 · last checked 2026-10-15 · Full South Dakota lockouts and utility shutoffs page

Retaliation protections

A tenant may sue if the landlord raises rent above market value, cuts electric, gas, water or sewer service, or gives a notice to vacate that is not based on a lease breach after any of these: a good-faith code complaint to a government agency, written repair notice under § 43-32-9, or organizing or joining a tenant organization.

Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-27 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full South Dakota retaliation protections page

Repairs and habitability remedies

If the landlord does not make habitability repairs within a reasonable time after notice, the tenant may repair and deduct the cost from rent, or vacate and stop owing rent. If repairs cost more than one month's rent, the tenant may give written notice and deposit withheld rent in a separate account until the repairs are made.

Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-9 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full South Dakota repairs and habitability remedies page

Rental inspections

No state statute creating a rental inspection program was found in SDCL chapter 43-32.

Verified Source: SDCL chapter 43-32 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full South Dakota rental inspections page

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