South Dakota Rent increase notice
How much notice does a landlord need to give to raise the rent in South Dakota?
Month-to-month: written notice at least 30 days before the end of the month; the tenant may then end the lease effective the first of the next month by giving notice within 15 days.
Verified Source: SDCL § 43-32-13 · last checked 2026-10-15
How this works in South Dakota
For a South Dakota month-to-month lease, the landlord may modify the terms, including the rent, by written notice given at least 30 days before the end of the month, to take effect at the expiration of the month. The tenant may then end the lease effective the first of the next month by giving notice within 15 days.
Worked example for South Dakota
Example: You want to modify the terms of a month-to-month lease to take effect at the expiration of April 2026. Written notice is due at least 30 days before the end of the month, by March 31, 2026. The tenant may then end the lease effective the first of the next month by giving notice within 15 days.
South Dakota timelines and limits
| Month-to-month modification | Written notice at least 30 days before the end of the month, to take effect at the expiration of the month |
|---|---|
| Tenant's option | The tenant may then end the lease effective the first of the next month by giving notice within 15 days |
South Dakota FAQ
How much notice does a South Dakota landlord have to give to raise rent on a month-to-month lease?
Written notice at least 30 days before the end of the month, under SDCL § 43-32-13. The change takes effect at the expiration of the month.
What can the tenant do after that notice?
The tenant may end the lease effective the first of the next month by giving notice within 15 days.
When does the modification take effect?
At the expiration of the month.
Sources for this section: SDCL § 43-32-13 (checked 2026-10-15)
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