Landlord-tenant law

South Dakota Landlord-Tenant Laws

Security deposit limits, eviction notice periods, lease termination requirements, and late fee rules for South Dakota.

Not legal advice. Current as of May 2026. Verify with a local attorney before any compliance decision.

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Security Deposit Max
1 month's rent (with possible exception for 'special conditions')
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-6.1
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Deposit Return Deadline
14 days (after receiving tenant's forwarding address); itemized deduction statement due within 45 days
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-21; § 43-32-24
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Non-Payment Eviction Notice
3-day notice to pay or quit
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-16-1(4)
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Month-to-Month Termination
30 days (month-to-month); 15 days (week-to-week)
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13
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Late Fee Cap
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed)
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Grace Period
No statutory grace period
South Dakota specific notes

South Dakota's unusual split deadline (14 days to return deposit after forwarding address, 45 days for itemized statement) can be a source of confusion. Sioux Falls does not have additional local landlord-tenant ordinances.

FAQ

Common South Dakota landlord questions

What is the maximum security deposit in South Dakota?+
1 month's rent (with possible exception for 'special conditions'). Governed by S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-6.1. Deposit must be returned within 14 days (after receiving tenant's forwarding address); itemized deduction statement due within 45 days after the lease ends.
What notice is required to evict a tenant in South Dakota for non-payment of rent?+
3-day notice to pay or quit. Per S.D. Codified Laws § 21-16-1(4). This is the notice period before a landlord can file an eviction lawsuit.
How much notice to end a month-to-month tenancy in South Dakota?+
30 days (month-to-month); 15 days (week-to-week). Per S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13. This applies to no-cause terminations of month-to-month leases.
Are late fees regulated in South Dakota?+
No statutory cap (must be reasonable and disclosed). Grace period: No statutory grace period. Even where no statutory cap exists, late fees must be reasonable and clearly disclosed in the lease.
References

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