Maintenance:
South Dakota, like many other states require that the rental unit is fit to live in. This means that all the main systems such as the plumbing, electrical, and heating are in good working order. The only exception would be if both the tenant and the landlord agree that the tenant will be responsible for some repairs in substitution of paying rent. SO, in summary, for the most part, it is the
landlord’s responsibility to maintain the premises.
Landlord Right of Entry:
Landlord must provide at least 24-hours’ notice in writing including why entrance is needed. Tenant must also be offered the choice to reschedule.
Notice to End Lease Agreement:
The lease will dictate the ending date if it is a fixed term lease. This is where there is a definitive beginning and ending date. However, if the lease runs month to month, then, thirty-day written notice would be needed.
Eviction Laws:
Using a strong landlord-protective lease with wording that keeps you in compliance with the South Dakota statutes is a huge step in preventing evictions. However, stuff happens, right? So, if you find yourself with a tenant in arrears, in South Dakota, you wait 3 days after the due date. If you don’t receive the rent, grounds have been met to start action.
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Can a landlord collect double rent for month you moved out and paid a full month rent and they rent it out the same month and collect rent again?
I’m being charged 3000 in late fees for nothing I paid my December rent and the sd cares program is paying January, February, March and April’s rent I called the office at country view mobile home park in January they said it was 525 for the rent but it was being covered by sd cares and I stopped in the office on the 25th off February and now there saying 3000 I’m very confused they wouldn’t tell me anything else and just said they would call me back
I was not able to fully live in my rental home due to ceiling damage from a storm. Ceiling falling down, needed to be tore out and replaced. Do I have to pay my full month rent?
Often landlords will prorate your rent in those circumstances. You’ll have to discuss with your landlord.