Your landlord generally has 14 days in South Dakota to return your security deposit or provide a written statement of reasons after the tenancy ends and the landlord has your mailing address, with a further 45-day window for an itemized accounting on request. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from South Dakota Codified Laws § 43-32-24 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 14 days. Landlords must return the security deposit or provide a written statement of reasons within 14 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord has the tenant's mailing address, with a 45-day window for an itemized accounting on request.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 14-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit or a written statement of reasons, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under South Dakota Codified Laws § 43-32-24, a landlord who fails to comply forfeits the right to withhold, and bad-faith or malicious retention can add punitive damages of up to $200; South Dakota small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $12,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a South Dakota attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.