South Dakota Statutes
In South Dakota, landlord-tenant relationships are governed by Chapters 43-32 and 21-16 of the South Dakota Codified Laws. These chapters address lease agreements, duties of landlords and tenants, notice requirements, and eviction procedures. The law also provides rules for handling security deposits and property maintenance. Each section is outlined and linked below.
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-6.1 – Maximum security deposit for residential premises-Larger deposit by mutual agreement
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-24 – Return of security deposit after termination of tenancy-Withholding-Itemized accounting-Forfeiture of withholding rights-Punitive damages
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-12 – Time for payment of rent-Agricultural and wildland-Lodging-Termination of hiring
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-13 – Modification of lease-Written notice by landlord, effect-Termination by tenant
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 57A-3-421 – Collection costs and expenses-Liability of issuer of dishonored check
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-9 – Failure of lessor to repair premises-Lessee’s remedies
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-22(1) – Termination of lease-Agreed term-Mutual consent-Acquisition of superior title by tenant
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-5 – Lease of real property for more than one year-Written contract necessary
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-13 – Modification of lease-Written notice by landlord, effect-Termination by tenant
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-15 – Renewal of hiring of real property presumed unless notice given of termination
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 21-16-1(7) – Grounds for maintenance of action
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 21-16-1(4) – Notice of Termination for Nonpayment
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-18 – Termination of lease by landlord before end of agreed term-Use of premises by tenant contrary to agreement-Neglect of tenant to make repairs
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-32 – Reasonable notice of landlord’s intent to enter-Contents
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-8 – Residential lessor to keep premises in repair-Disrepair caused by lessee-Agreements for repairs in lieu of rent-Liability to third persons unaffected
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-10 – Preservation of premises by lessee
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-27 – Cause of action against lessor for retaliatory conduct
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-28 – Retaliatory conduct-Remedies-Attorney’s fees
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-30 – Disclosure of knowledge of existence of prior manufacturing of methamphetamines
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-25 – Small amount of tenant’s property left on premises presumed abandoned-Disposal by lessor
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 43-32-26 – Storage of tenant’s valuable property left on premises-Lien-Disposal as abandoned after waiting period
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 16-12C-13 – Jurisdiction-Noncontested proceedings with limited damage amount
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. § 21-16-3 – Jurisdiction of courts
- S.D. Codified Laws Ann. §§ 15-2-13(1) – Contract obligation or liability-Statutory liability-Trespass-Personal property-Injury to noncontract rights-Fraud-Setting aside corporate instrument
- S.D. Codified Laws § 57A-3-422 – Returned Check Fees
- S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-27 – Cause of action against lessor for retaliatory conduct
- S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-22– Notice to Terminate Tenancy
- S.D. Codified Laws § 43-8-8 – Extended notice for active military service
- S.D. Codified Laws § 21-16-1 – Grounds for maintenance of action
- S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-6 – Obligations of lessor of real property–Tenant’s remedies against lessor
- S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-2 -Limited term of lease
- S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-19.1 – Domestic Violence Situations