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South Dakota Eviction Notice

Before a landlord can file an eviction case in South Dakota, the tenant must receive a written notice that states what is wrong and how long they have to fix it or move out. In South Dakota, a landlord must generally give 3 days' notice to pay rent or quit under S.D. Codified Laws 21-16-2.

This template generates a South Dakota eviction notice for nonpayment of rent, a lease violation, or the end of the tenancy. You set the notice period so the document matches the current South Dakota requirement for your situation.

South Dakota notice periods

South Dakota eviction notice periods by notice type
Notice typeMinimum noticeStatute
Nonpayment of rent (pay or quit)3 daysS.D. Codified Laws 21-16-2
Lease violation (cure or quit)No single fixed period: check your state statute before serving.See your state statute
No-fault termination (month to month)30 daysS.D. Codified Laws 43-32-13

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current South Dakota requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before serving your notice.

How this template works in South Dakota

Answer guided questions about the landlord, the tenant, and the amounts owed, then enter the South Dakota notice period from the table above. The finished notice is ready to serve and download in Word and PDF.

The form, the live preview, and the full guide live on the main Eviction Notice page.

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