South Dakota Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
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More Information on Lease and Rental Agreement Laws
| Code Section | 20-13-20, et seq.; 43-32-6.1, 14, 24 |
| Terms of Leases | Holdover converts to rental on same terms and same time as original lease |
| Deposits | Limit 1 month rent, unless otherwise agreed because special conditions pose a danger to premises maintenance; interest on deposit not required; deposit must be returned within 2 weeks of termination |
| Discrimination | No discrimination on basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, familial status or national origin; housing for older persons exempted; landlord may discriminate against children in duplexes where one unit is owner-occupied |
| Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted? | No |
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