S.D. Codified Laws Ch. 43-32
Free South Dakota residential lease template.
South Dakota caps deposits at 1 month rent (SDCL § 43-32-6.1), returns within 14 days (45 with itemization), and requires 24 hours notice before entry. Nonpayment requires a 3-day notice.
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SDCL § 43-32-6.1
Deposit cap
Capped at 1× monthly rent.
SDCL § 43-32-24
Deposit return
14 days (45 with itemized statement); $200 penalty for bad faith.
SDCL § 43-32-32
Notice to enter
24 hours.
Required disclosures in South Dakota
- ·Owner/agent identification
- ·Federal lead-paint (pre-1978)
Quick reference for South Dakota landlords
| Security deposit cap | 1× |
|---|---|
| Deposit return deadline | 14 days from move-out |
| Notice before entry | 24 hours (§ 43-32-32) |
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