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South Dakota late fee law

Read from the statute itself on 2026-11-09. Statewide rule; a city or county can add its own.

Statutory cap
No statutory cap
Grace period
None in the statute

No statutory late-fee cap or grace period; the lease governs, subject to reasonableness and penalty rules.

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No statutory maximum
South Dakota's statute sets no dollar or percentage ceiling. The fee must be written in the lease, and courts strike fees that look like a penalty rather than a fair estimate of the landlord's cost — so we show no « maximum » here.
Grace period
None in the statute
Statutory cap
No statutory cap
South Dakota: No statutory late-fee cap or grace period; the lease governs, subject to reasonableness and penalty rules.

South Dakota: common questions

What is the maximum late fee in South Dakota?

South Dakota's statute sets no cap. No statutory late-fee cap or grace period; the lease governs, subject to reasonableness and penalty rules.

Is there a grace period for late rent in South Dakota?

The statute does not set one.

Not legal advice. Confirm with a local landlord-tenant attorney before relying on a figure.

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