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Notice to Vacate · SD
South Dakota notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in South Dakota, cited to SDCL § 43-32-13.
At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 15 days
- Landlord notice
- 30 days
- Just cause required
- No
- Statute
- SDCL § 43-32-13
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a tenant must provide 15 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (SDCL § 43-32-13, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, a landlord must give 30 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (SDCL § 43-32-13.)
Does South Dakota require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
No. South Dakota does not require a landlord to state a reason (just cause) when terminating a month-to-month tenancy, provided proper notice is given under SDCL § 43-32-13.
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