📜 State Law Guide • Updated January 2025
South Dakota Landlord Tenant Laws 2025
South Dakota offers a straightforward legal environment for landlords with reasonable deposit limits and short eviction notice periods.
Banned
Rent Control
1 Month
Deposit Limit
14 days
Deposit Return
3 days
Eviction Notice
Security Deposit Rules
- Maximum Limit: 1 month rent (exceptions for special dangers/pets).
- Return Deadline: 14 days after lease termination and receipt of mailing address (or 45 days with explanation).
- Itemization: Written itemized statement required for any withholding.
- Penalty: Punitive damages up to $200 for bad faith withholding.
Eviction Process
South Dakota allows for quick evictions with a 3-day notice to quit.
| Reason | Notice Required | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Non-payment of rent | 3 days | Notice to Quit |
| Lease Violation | Immediate/Reasonable | Often 3 days |
| Holdover Tenant | 3 days | Notice to Quit |
| Month-to-month End | 30 days | Written notice |
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