South Dakota eviction notice (pay or quit)
South Dakota requires 3 days for a nonpayment notice — S.D. Codified Laws §§ 21-16-1(4), 21-16-2. 3-day notice to quit before forcible entry and detainer action. Generate it correctly below.
South Dakota nonpayment notice rules
| Notice period | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Statute | S.D. Codified Laws §§ 21-16-1(4), 21-16-2 |
| Special rules | 3-day notice to quit before forcible entry and detainer action |
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Every South Dakota rule we encode, with its citation
3 days puts South Dakota at the shortest notice period in the country (the national range runs 3–30 days). 30 jurisdictions require more notice and 0 require less. Same period as Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa and 10 others.
| Document | Requirement | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Eviction (nonpayment) | 3 days | S.D. Codified Laws §§ 21-16-1(4), 21-16-2 |
| Rent increase | 30 days | S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13 |
| Month-to-month termination | 30 days | S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13 |
| Power of attorney | Notary required | SDCL ch. 59-12; form § 59-12-41 |
| Will | 2 witnesses · self-proving affidavit available | SDCL §§ 29A-2-502, 29A-2-504 |
Each value is compiled from the cited statute and printed on the document you generate, so you or your attorney can verify it against the source.
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Other South Dakota documents
- Rent increase notice for South Dakota — 30 days notice
- Power of attorney (durable) for South Dakota — notary required
Frequently asked questions
How many days notice for nonpayment in South Dakota?
3 days, per S.D. Codified Laws §§ 21-16-1(4), 21-16-2. 3-day notice to quit before forcible entry and detainer action.
What happens after the notice period expires?
If the tenant hasn't paid or vacated, you may file the eviction case in court. Keep the served notice and proof of service — the court will require them.
Can the tenant stop the eviction by paying?
Payment in full within the notice period cures a pay-or-quit notice in nearly every state; accepting partial payment after the period may reset the process in some states.