South Dakota charge guides
Security Deposit
South Dakota one-month cap, 21-day return/statement, 45-day itemized accounting and remedies.
Open guide →1-Month Limit
South Dakota generally limits residential security deposits to one month’s rent.
Open guide →21-Day Rule
South Dakota now uses a 21-day deposit return or withholding-statement deadline.
Open guide →45-Day Accounting
South Dakota requires a detailed itemized accounting within 45 days after termination when the tenant requests it.
Open guide →Ordinary Wear
South Dakota excludes ordinary wear and tear from restoration deductions.
Open guide →Allowed Deductions
South Dakota limits withholding to rent/other agreed funds and restoration beyond ordinary wear.
Open guide →Deposit Remedies
South Dakota can forfeit withholding rights for noncompliance and allows limited punitive damages for bad faith.
Open guide →Official sources
Current codified law generally limiting residential security to one month’s rent, with a special-conditions exception by agreement.
South Dakota LegislatureSDCL 43-32-24 — Return and withholding of security deposit ↗Current codified law reflecting the 2026 amendment: 21-day return/statement, 45-day requested itemized accounting, ordinary-wear protection and remedies.
South Dakota Legislature2026 Session Law, Chapter 179 (SB 4) ↗Official 2026 act changing the residential security-deposit procedure, including the move from two weeks to 21 days.