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South Dakota Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in South Dakota sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. South Dakota caps security deposits at 1 month's rent and requires the deposit back within 14 days (45 days for an itemized accounting) after move-out (S.D. Codified Laws 43-32-6.1, 43-32-24).

This template walks you through every clause a South Dakota lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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South Dakota security deposit rules

South Dakota security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap1 month's rent
Deposit return deadline14 days (45 days for an itemized accounting)
StatuteS.D. Codified Laws 43-32-6.1, 43-32-24

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 signing your lease.

How this template works in South Dakota

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select South Dakota as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

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