South Dakota Rent Increase Law
South Dakota requires at least 30 days' notice before a rent increase takes effect, and longer notice in some cases.
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South Dakota rent increase rules at a glance
| Notice of a rent increase | 30 days (Month-to-month only; notice must arrive at least 30 days before the end of the month, and the tenant may then terminate effective the first of the next month by giving notice within 15 days)SDCL § 43-32-13 |
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| Rent control | No statewide rent controlSDCL ch. 43-32, SDCL § 43-32-13 |
| Ending a month-to-month tenancy | 30 days (either side)SDCL § 43-32-15 |
What South Dakota law says
How much notice is required for a rent increase in South Dakota?
To raise rent on a month-to-month lease, a South Dakota landlord must give written notice at least 30 days before the month ends, and the tenant may respond within 15 days by ending the lease (SDCL § 43-32-13).
Does South Dakota have rent control?
South Dakota has no rent control law; the lease chapter (SDCL ch. 43-32) lets landlords change month-to-month terms on 30 days' written notice but sets no limit on the amount of rent.
How much notice ends a month-to-month tenancy in South Dakota?
A South Dakota month-to-month tenancy renews automatically unless either party gives notice at least one month before the period ends (SDCL § 43-32-15).
How South Dakota compares
12 of 51 verified jurisdictions require more than 30 days.
North Dakota and Iowa follow the same rule as South Dakota; 4 of its 6 neighbors differ.
Other South Dakota rules
| Security deposit limit | 1 month's rent (with exceptions)SDCL § 43-32-6.1 |
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| Deposit return deadline | 21 days after the triggering eventSDCL § 43-32-24 (as amended by SL 2026, ch 179), 2026 S.D. Sess. Laws ch. 179 (SB 4), § 1, SDCL § 2-14-16 (acts without an effective-date clause take effect July 1) |
| Late-fee cap | No state capSDCL ch. 43-32 (no section limits late fees) |
| Entry notice | 24 hours' noticeSDCL § 43-32-32 |
| Notice for unpaid rent | No state ruleSDCL § 21-16-1(4), SDCL § 21-16-2 (repealed), SB 90 (2024), enrolled, SL 2024 ch 75, SDCL § 2-14-16 |