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Rent Increase Notice Laws in South Dakota

In South Dakota, a landlord must give written notice at least 30 days before the end of the month to change the rent on a month-to-month lease, and the tenant may then end the lease.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

South Dakota at a glance

Notice for month-to-month increase
30 days
Written notice at least 30 days before the month ends; the change applies at the end of the month if the tenant stays.
Longer notice rule
No; 30 days for any increase
One 30-day rule applies. The tenant may end the lease effective the first of the next month by notice within 15 days of receiving the change.

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The rules in South Dakota

How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent on a month-to-month tenancy in South Dakota?

Notice for month-to-month increase in South Dakota: 30 days. Written notice at least 30 days before the month ends; the change applies at the end of the month if the tenant stays.

Does South Dakota require longer notice for large rent increases or long tenancies?

Longer notice rule in South Dakota: No; 30 days for any increase. One 30-day rule applies. The tenant may end the lease effective the first of the next month by notice within 15 days of receiving the change.

Where do the South Dakota rent increase notice laws come from?

The rules above come from S.D. Codified Laws 43-32-13. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Put the rent increase in writing, state the new amount and the date it takes effect, and keep a copy along with proof of how and when it was delivered. Count the notice period from the date the tenant actually receives the notice, and check whether your state adds extra days for mailed notices.

Check local law as well as state law. Some cities and counties have rent stabilization ordinances, registration rules, or longer notice periods, and subsidized or rent-regulated units often follow separate federal or program rules.

A rent increase cannot be used to retaliate against a tenant for making a repair request or complaint, or to discriminate against a protected group. If the timing of an increase could look retaliatory, document the business reason for it.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.