Last reviewed September 2026
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South Dakota Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist
This Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist is built with South Dakota as the governing state. These are the South Dakota landlord-tenant rules that most often bear on it, with the statute for each.
South Dakota rules at a glance
| Security deposit limit | 1 month’s rent, unless special conditions justify more by agreementSDCL §43-32-6.1 |
|---|---|
| Deposit return | 21 days after termination and receipt of the tenant’s mailing address (2026 amendment)SDCL §43-32-24 |
| Itemized accounting | On the tenant’s request, the landlord must provide an itemized accounting of any amount withheld within 45 days after the tenancy ends (§43-32-24). |
Security deposits in South Dakota
Any money that secures performance of a residential lease is a security deposit, and a South Dakota landlord may not demand or receive more than one month’s rent — unless the parties agree to a larger deposit because special conditions pose a danger to maintenance of the premises (SDCL §43-32-6.1).
- 21-day deadline — Within 21 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives the tenant’s mailing address or delivery instructions, the landlord must return the deposit or give a written statement of the specific reasons for withholding any part of it (§43-32-24). The window was two weeks before a 2026 amendment (SL 2026, ch 179).
- Allowed deductions — Only amounts reasonably needed to cover unpaid rent and other funds due under the lease, and to restore the premises to their move-in condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted (§43-32-24).
- Itemized accounting — On the tenant’s request, the landlord must provide an itemized accounting of any amount withheld within 45 days after the tenancy ends (§43-32-24).
- Penalty — A landlord who misses these requirements forfeits the right to withhold any of the deposit, and bad-faith retention or failure to provide the statement can add punitive damages of up to $200 (§43-32-24).
South Dakota Move-In / Move-Out Inspection Checklist FAQs
How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in South Dakota?
No more than one month’s rent, unless the landlord and tenant agree to a larger deposit because special conditions pose a danger to the premises (SDCL §43-32-6.1).
How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in South Dakota?
21 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives the tenant’s mailing address, returning the deposit or a written statement of reasons for withholding. The deadline was two weeks until a 2026 amendment. An itemized accounting is due within 45 days on request, and missing the rules forfeits the right to withhold (§43-32-24).
More South Dakota landlord documents
- South Dakota Residential Lease Agreement
- South Dakota Eviction Notice
- South Dakota Security Deposit Return Letter
- South Dakota Rent Increase Notice
- South Dakota Notice to Vacate
- South Dakota Application Approval Letter
- South Dakota Application Denial Letter
- South Dakota Background & Credit Check Authorization
- South Dakota Rental Application
- South Dakota Co-Signer Guarantor Agreement
- South Dakota Bed Bug Addendum
- South Dakota Mold & Mildew Addendum
- South Dakota No-Smoking Addendum
- South Dakota Parking & Storage Addendum
- South Dakota HOA & Community Rules Addendum
- South Dakota Crime-Free Housing Addendum
- South Dakota Utilities & Services Addendum
- South Dakota Early Termination Addendum
- South Dakota Lease Extension Addendum
- South Dakota Lead-Based Paint Disclosure
- South Dakota Military Clause (SCRA)
- South Dakota Pet Addendum
- South Dakota Cash for Keys Agreement
- South Dakota Mutual Lease Termination Agreement
- South Dakota Lease Renewal Agreement
- South Dakota Notice of Non-Renewal
- South Dakota Late Rent Notice
- South Dakota Lease Violation Notice
- South Dakota Notice of Entry
- South Dakota Rent Receipt
- South Dakota Rent Verification Letter
- South Dakota Tenant Welcome Letter
- South Dakota Property Management Agreement
- South Dakota Commercial Lease
- South Dakota Rent-to-Own Agreement
- South Dakota Short-Term Rental Agreement
- South Dakota Room Rental Agreement
- South Dakota Roommate Agreement
- South Dakota Spanish Lease Agreement
- South Dakota Sublease Agreement
- South Dakota Lease Amendment
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