Landlord tools · South Dakota
Everything a South Dakota lease must get right in 2026 — deposit limits, late fees, notice periods, and required disclosures — plus a free builder that applies each rule for you and outputs a signable PDF.
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South Dakota caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. One month's rent max; more allowed by agreement for special conditions (e.g., pets) After the tenancy ends, the deposit must be returned within 14 days. Refund and reasons within 2 weeks; itemized accounting within 45 days on request Returning one now? Use the free South Dakota deposit return letter generator — it computes the deadline and itemizes deductions for you.
South Dakota sets no statutory dollar cap on late fees, but courts require them to be reasonable and they must appear in the written lease. No grace period is required by statute, though many leases include one. No statutory cap; must be reasonable and in the lease. No statutory grace period.
Landlords must give at least 24 hours' notice before entering, except in emergencies. 24-hour written notice presumed reasonable unless lease says otherwise. Ending a month-to-month tenancy takes 30 days' written notice (One month's written notice). Rent increases require 30 days' advance notice (One month's notice; tenant may then terminate on 15 days' notice). Planning an increase? The free South Dakota rent increase notice generator applies the notice period automatically.
Utilities: No specific statute; lease should assign utility responsibility. Pets: Pets may justify a deposit above the one-month cap by written agreement.
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in South Dakota?
South Dakota caps security deposits at 1 month of rent. One month's rent max; more allowed by agreement for special conditions (e.g., pets)
How long does a South Dakota landlord have to return the deposit?
14 days after the tenancy ends. Refund and reasons within 2 weeks; itemized accounting within 45 days on request
Are late fees limited in South Dakota?
There's no statutory dollar cap, but fees must be reasonable and stated in the lease. No statutory cap; must be reasonable and in the lease. No statutory grace period
How much notice before a landlord can enter the unit in South Dakota?
At least 24 hours, except in emergencies. 24-hour written notice presumed reasonable unless lease says otherwise
Does South Dakota have rent control?
No statewide rent control. No state or local rent control
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Key statutes: SDCL 43-32-6.1 · 43-32-13 · 43-32-24 · 43-32-32. Last reviewed 2026-07. This guide summarizes state law for convenience and is not legal advice; cities and counties may add their own rules.