South Dakota deposit law, in plain English.
What your landlord has to do with your deposit after you move out. Each rule links to the official text.
21 days, once they have your address.
After your tenancy ends and they have your mailing address, your landlord has 21 days to return the deposit or give a written statement of the specific reasons for keeping any of it.
§ 43-32-24Off limits.
Ordinary wear and tear.
§ 43-32-24Miss it, lose it.
A landlord who doesn't follow this rule loses the right to keep any of it. Bad faith can add up to $200.
§ 43-32-24
Checked against the official text on October 19, 2026. General information, not legal advice. Cities can add their own rules.
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