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SD

South Dakota Landlord-Tenant Law

Tribunal: Circuit Court / Magistrate Court

3 Days — Pay or Quit
30 Days — No-Cause Notice
3 Days — Cure or Quit

Notice Periods

SituationNotice Required
Non-payment of rent3 days to pay or quit
Month-to-month termination (no cause)30 days
Lease violation (cure or quit)3 days

Security Deposit

Maximum 1 month's rent (S.D.C.L. § 43-32-6.1).

Grounds for Eviction

  • Non-payment of rent
  • Lease violation
  • Holdover
  • Illegal activity

Rent Control

No Statewide Rent Control

No rent control in South Dakota.

Electronic Signatures

U.S. ESIGN Act (15 U.S.C. §7001) + state UETA adoption

Electronic signatures on leases and notices are valid in South Dakota. Generate and e-sign a form →

Governing Statute

South Dakota Codified Laws §§ 43-32-1 et seq.

Read the full statute →

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