South Dakota Tenant Rights Guide
Security deposits, eviction laws, rent control, and tenant protections in South Dakota
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South Dakota (SDCL § 43-32 et seq.) offers among the fewest tenant protections in the US. There is no security deposit cap, no required landlord entry notice, no repair-and-deduct right, and no statewide retaliation protection. Deposits must be returned within 14 days after move-out.
Security Deposit Max
No cap
Deposit Return
14 days
Entry Notice Required
Not required
Rent Control
Not permitted
Just Cause Eviction
Not required
Repair & Deduct
Not allowed
Detailed Protections
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Security Deposit Limit
No statutory cap
Limited Protection
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Deposit Return Period
14 days after move-out with itemized statement (SDCL § 43-32-24)
Protection Exists
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Entry Notice Required
No statute — no advance notice required by law
No Protection
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Rent Control
Not permitted statewide
No Protection
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Repair & Deduct
Not allowed by statute
No Protection
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Just Cause Eviction
Not required
No Protection
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Retaliation Protection
No explicit statewide statute
No Protection
Last reviewed 2026. Laws change — verify with your state attorney general or a local tenant rights organization.
Common Questions
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