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South Dakota landlord-tenant laws.

The key statutes you need to know as a South Dakota landlord — deposit caps, late fees, entry notice, and required disclosures at a glance.

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Security deposit

1 month (more if negotiated)

Return: 14–45 days

Late fees

Reasonable

Entry notice

24 hours

Termination notice

1 month

Rent control

Prohibited

Required disclosures

Every South Dakota residential lease must include these disclosures where applicable. Missing required disclosures can void clauses or trigger statutory penalties.

Lead-based paint
Methamphetamine

Notable South Dakota quirk

Meth-contaminated property disclosure required.

Eviction timelines in South Dakota

See filing fees, timelines, and estimated total costs for South Dakota.

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Other states

Alabama

1 month's rent

Alaska

2 months' rent (1 month if rent ≥ $2,000)

Arizona

1.5 months' rent

Arkansas

2 months' rent

California

1 month's rent (as of July 2024)

Colorado

No statutory cap

Connecticut

2 months' rent (1 month if tenant ≥ 62)

Delaware

1 month's rent (12-month+ leases)