§ 43-32-1 Leasing of real property defined
§ 43-32-2 Limited term of lease–Agricultural land–Municipal lots
§ 43-32-3 Hiring of real property presumed for one year–Exception
§ 43-32-4 Hiring of lodgings–Length of term–Presumption
§ 43-32-5 Lease of real property for more than one year–Written contract necessary
§ 43-32-6 Obligations of lessor of real property–Tenant’s remedies against lessor
§ 43-32-6.1 Maximum security deposit for residential premises–Larger deposit by mutual agreement
§ 43-32-8 Residential lessor to keep premises in repair–Disrepair caused by lessee–Agreements for repairs in lieu of rent–Liability to third persons unaffected
§ 43-32-9 Failure of lessor to repair premises–Lessee’s remedies
§ 43-32-10 Preservation of premises by lessee
§ 43-32-11 Use of premises when leased for particular or specified purpose–Responsibility of lessee–Rescission of contract
§ 43-32-12 Time for payment of rent–Agricultural and wildland–Lodging–Termination of hiring
§ 43-32-13 Modification of lease–Written notice by landlord, effect–Termination by tenant
§ 43-32-14 Retention of possession by lessee after expiration of hiring–Acceptance of rent by lessor–Renewal of hiring–Terms
§ 43-32-15 Renewal of hiring of real property presumed unless notice given of termination
§ 43-32-16 Tenant receiving notice of adverse proceedings–Duty to inform landlord
§ 43-32-17 Attornment of tenant to stranger, validity–Consent of landlord–Judgment
§ 43-32-18 Termination of lease by landlord before end of agreed term–Use of premises by tenant contrary to agreement–Neglect of tenant to make repairs
§ 43-32-18.1 Eviction of tenant–Limitations
§ 43-32-19 Termination of lease by tenant–Causes
§ 43-32-19.1 Domestic abuse–Unlawful sexual behavior–Stalking–Termination of lease–Notice requirements
§ 43-32-19.2 Contact information–Disclosure–Limitation
§ 43-32-20 Assignment of lease by lessee–Breach of agreement–Recovery of possession–Remedies of lessor–Exception–Security for loan
§ 43-32-21 Assignment of lease by lessor–Breach of agreement–Remedies of lessee–Covenants excepted
§ 43-32-22 Termination of lease–Agreed term–Mutual consent–Acquisition of superior title by tenant
§ 43-32-22.1 Continuation of farm lease absent notice–Time for notice–Termination without notice in case of default–Grassland included
§ 43-32-23 Termination of lease at pleasure of either party–Death or incapacity to contract–Exception
§ 43-32-24 Return of security deposit after termination of tenancy–Withholding–Itemized accounting–Forfeiture of withholding rights–Punitive damages
§ 43-32-24.1 Commercial security deposits
§ 43-32-25 Small amount of tenant’s property left on premises presumed abandoned–Disposal by lessor. \
§ 43-32-26 Storage of tenant’s valuable property left on premises–Lien–Disposal as abandoned after waiting period
§ 43-32-27 Cause of action against lessor for retaliatory conduct
§ 43-32-28 Retaliatory conduct–Remedies–Attorney’s fees
§ 43-32-29 Rights and remedies preserved
§ 43-32-30 Disclosure of knowledge of existence of prior manufacturing of methamphetamines
§ 43-32-31 Notice to vacate and remove mobile or manufactured home from leased property
§ 43-32-32 Reasonable notice of landlord’s intent to enter–Contents
§ 43-32-33 Service animal and disability defined
§ 43-32-34 Landlord permitted to require documentation of disability requiring service animal–Exceptions
§ 43-32-35 Service animal documentation requirements
§ 43-32-36 Eviction for false claims of disability requiring service animal or fraudulent documentation–Damages
§ 43-32-37 Ejection–Hotel, campground, or RV park premises
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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 43 > Chapter 32 - Lease of Real Property

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Property: includes property, real and personal. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • written: include typewriting and typewritten, printing and printed, except in the case of signatures, and where the words are used by way of contrast to typewriting and printing. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2