How many days late can rent be before fees in South Dakota?

South Dakota generally provides a 3-day grace period before late fees. No statutory limit but must be reasonable and in lease. Rent considered late after 3 days. Bounced check fee limited to $40.

How large can the late fee itself be in South Dakota?

South Dakota sets no statutory percentage cap on late fees, but fees must be reasonable.

Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in South Dakota?

Generally no — a 3-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

South Dakota Rent Grace Period

3 days

Tenants in South Dakota generally get a 3-day grace period after the rent due date before late fees may be charged — South Dakota is one of 14 US jurisdictions with a mandated statewide grace period. The FAQ below covers who the rule protects.

Educational information: generated from our South Dakota law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

How South Dakota compares

14 of 51 US jurisdictions mandate a general statewide grace period before late fees; elsewhere any grace period is local, conditional, or set by the lease. Here is how South Dakota compares with other states in our database.

State	Rent Grace Period
South Dakota	3 days
Tennessee	5 days
Texas	2 days
Utah	no statutory grace period
Vermont	no statutory grace period

Frequently asked questions

How many days late can rent be before fees in South Dakota?: South Dakota generally provides a 3-day grace period before late fees. No statutory limit but must be reasonable and in lease. Rent considered late after 3 days. Bounced check fee limited to $40.
How large can the late fee itself be in South Dakota?: South Dakota sets no statutory percentage cap on late fees, but fees must be reasonable.
Can a landlord charge a late fee the day after rent is due in South Dakota?: Generally no — a 3-day grace period applies first in covered tenancies.

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