South Dakota Residential Lease Agreement
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What South Dakota law requires · as of 2026
- Max security deposit
- 1 month's rent
- Deposit return deadline
- 14 days after move-out
- Notice to end month-to-month
- 30 days
Source: S.D. Codified Laws §43-32-6.1 & §43-32-24 · verify ↗. Laws change — confirm the current rule before you rely on it.
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Residential Lease Agreement
State of South Dakota
This Lease Agreement is made on __________ between __________ ("Landlord") and __________ ("Tenant") for the property located at __________ (the "Premises").
Term. The lease runs from __________ to __________. Rent. Tenant shall pay $______/month, due on the __________ . Late payments incur a late fee as noted.
Security deposit. Tenant pays a deposit of $______, refundable per South Dakota law less lawful deductions. Utilities. Tenant is responsible for: __________ . Pets. As agreed by the parties.
Tenant shall keep the Premises in good condition and comply with the lease and applicable law. This lease is subject to the landlord-tenant laws of the State of South Dakota, which control over any conflicting term.
What a South Dakota lease should cover
- Names of the landlord and every adult tenant, and the property address
- The lease term (start and end) and the monthly rent and due date
- The security deposit amount (within South Dakota’s legal cap)
- Late fees, utilities, pets, and maintenance responsibilities
- Signatures of the landlord and each tenant
Know your South Dakota rules
State law — not the lease — controls things like the maximum security deposit, how fast it must be returned, how much notice is required to enter or to end a month-to-month tenancy, and required disclosures. Check the current South Dakota landlord-tenant rules so your lease lines up with them.
Frequently asked questions
Is this lease valid in South Dakota?
A written lease that clearly identifies the parties, the property, the term, and the rent is generally enforceable in South Dakota when both sides sign. This template covers those essentials. South Dakota, like every state, has landlord-tenant rules (on deposits, entry, and notice) that override anything conflicting in a lease — so review your state’s rules and, for complex situations, have an attorney check it.
How much security deposit can a landlord charge in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, the security deposit is limited to 1 month's rent, and it must be returned within 14 days after move-out (as of 2026). Source: S.D. Codified Laws §43-32-6.1 & §43-32-24. Confirm the current rule before you sign.
Do I need to notarize a lease in South Dakota?
Most residential leases do not need to be notarized to be valid. Signatures from the landlord and each tenant are what matter. Longer leases (often over one year) can have extra formality requirements in some states — check South Dakota’s rules if your term is long.
How do I fill it out?
Enter the landlord, tenant, property, term, rent, and deposit above — the lease preview updates as you type. Click “Download / Print PDF,” then landlord and tenant sign. Give the tenant a copy.
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