SD landlord resources
Bookkeeping and reporting in South Dakota
Track deposit liabilities, operating costs and monthly reporting.
Dataset review pending. These supplied references have not been independently verified. Educational information only, not legal, tax or financial advice.
South Dakota: Security deposits
Max one month's rent for residential premises (SDCL 43-32-6.1); a larger deposit may be agreed where special conditions pose a danger to the premises.
SDCL ch. 43-32 contains no requirement to pay interest on deposits.
The uploaded dataset lists a deposit-return period of 21 days. Review the cited rule for the applicable conditions and timing.
Sources supplied for South Dakota
Dates below are verification dates claimed in the uploaded dataset, not a new review by Calvin's team.
- SDCL 43-32-6.1 (max deposit)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- SDCL 43-32-24 (21-day return)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- SDCL 21-16-1 (FED grounds)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
- SDCL 6-1-13 (rent control prohibited)
Dataset verification date: 2026-11-06
Offices listed in the dataset
- South Dakota Attorney General - Consumer Protectionattorney general / consumer protection
- South Dakota Unified Judicial Systemstate courts