State Laws
Minimum Termination: Unless the contract specifies otherwise, landlords and tenants can end a month-to-month lease with at least one month’s written notice (§ 43-32-15). If a tenant receives a 30-day rent increase or lease modification notice, they can legally refuse the new terms and end the lease with 15 days’ written notice (§ 43-32-13).
Increasing Rent: South Dakota has no statewide caps on rent increases. To raise the rent or alter the terms of a month-to-month lease, landlords must provide at least 30 days’ written notice before the expiration of the current rental month (§ 43-32-15). As noted above, tenants have the right to reject the increase and terminate the lease early (§ 43-32-13).
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