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South Dakota Security Deposit Rules

Official deposit limits, return deadlines, and legal citations for this state.

Deposit Requirements

Maximum Deposit
1 month's rent (higher allowed for special conditions such as pets)
Return Deadline
14
Itemized Statement Required
Yes
Interest Required
No
Pet Deposit Rules
Higher amount allowed if tenant presents special conditions (e.g., pet) that pose danger to premises.
Allowed Deductions
Damage beyond normal wear and tear and unpaid rent.

Security Deposit Timeline

  1. Maximum Deposit

    1 month's rent (higher allowed for special conditions such as pets)

  2. Return Deadline

    14

  3. Itemized Statement

    Yes

  4. Interest Required

    No

  5. Pet Deposit Rules

    Higher amount allowed if tenant presents special conditions (e.g., pet) that pose danger to premises.

  6. Allowed Deductions

    Damage beyond normal wear and tear and unpaid rent.

Legal Citations

  • S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-24