South Dakota · Eviction
How much notice do I get for unpaid rent in South Dakota?
Staying after the lease has ended is also a ground for eviction.
“If a lessee in person or by subtenants holds over after the termination of his lease or expiration of his term, or fails to pay his rent for three days after the same shall be due;”
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How much notice do I get for unpaid rent?
The landlord can file to evict once rent is 3 days late.
Staying after the lease has ended is also a ground for eviction.
“If a lessee in person or by subtenants holds over after the termination of his lease or expiration of his term, or fails to pay his rent for three days after the same shall be due;”
S.D. Codified Laws § 21-16-1 · sdlegislature.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Can my landlord make me move out?
No, just 15 days' written notice.
Active-military households get 2 months' notice, with some exceptions.
Who it covers
“may be terminated by the landlord giving notice to the tenant in the manner prescribed by § 43-8-9 to remove from the premises within a period, specified in the notice, of not less than fifteen days …”
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-8-8 · sdlegislature.gov · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
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