Notice to Vacate Letter — South Dakota (2026)
In SD, a month-to-month tenant must give at least 30 days' written notice before the next rent-due date (S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13).
Below: the rule with its citation, a free sample letter you can copy, and a generator that fills in your dates and computes your deadline for $19.
- written notice required
- 30 dayswritten notice required
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13
Give notice so it lands a full rental period before your last day; a notice served mid-month usually pushes your end date to the following month.
Free sample letter
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[Your name]
[Your current address]
[Date]
[Recipient name]
[Recipient address]
Re: Notice to vacate — [rental address]
Dear [Landlord name],
This letter is my written notice that I will vacate [rental address] on [move-out date], ending my tenancy as of that date.
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13 requires at least 30 days' written notice in South Dakota. This notice is delivered on [today's date], which satisfies that period.
I will return all keys and leave the unit clean and free of my belongings. Please let me know a time in the final week for a walkthrough.
Please send my security deposit and any itemized statement of deductions to [forwarding address].
Sincerely,
[Your name]
South Dakota questions
In SD, a month-to-month tenant must give at least 30 days' written notice before the next rent-due date (S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-13).
It isn't required, but judges expect it. A dated letter with a certified-mail receipt is the cleanest evidence that you gave the other side a chance to resolve it.
Rule set last curated 2026-08-01. Self-help document service. Not a law firm, and not legal advice. We do not review your letter or represent you. These state rules are under legal review — verify anything you rely on against the current statute.