South Dakota Rent Increase Notice

What South Dakota law says

• SDCL 43-32-13: the landlord may modify terms with written notice at least thirty days before the expiration of the month, effective at month end.
• The tenant may terminate, effective the first day of the next month, by giving notice within fifteen days of receipt of the modification notice.
• The SD Consumer Protection page says rent may be raised on thirty days notice for month-to-month tenancies.
• Raising rent in retaliation for complaints is unlawful, per the consumer page.

Steps for a landlord

• Put the new rent in writing.
• Deliver it at least thirty days before the end of the month.
• Expect the tenant may respond within fifteen days.
• Do not raise rent in retaliation.

What to put in the notice

• The tenants' names and the rental address
• The current rent and the new rent
• The date the new rent starts, after the required notice period
• The date of the notice and how it was delivered
• Your name and signature

Things to watch

• The pages we read give no general rent cap and do not mention rent control.
• The pages we read do not address fixed-term lease increases; check the statute or a local attorney.
• Cities and counties can add their own rules, including rent control and extra notice requirements. Check your local rules too.

About this page

We checked this page against the official sources listed below in November 2026. Where an official page did not say something, we say so. Laws change and courts read them differently, so confirm the current rule with the statute, the court or a local attorney before you act. This is general information, not legal advice.