Things Left Behind
SDCL § 43-32-25 — $500 or less left ten days is presumed abandoned, and more is stored for thirty days
| Value of what was left | What the landlord may do |
|---|---|
| Value of what was left$500 or less | What the landlord may doPresumed abandoned after ten days; may dispose of it |
| Value of what was leftMore than $500 | What the landlord may doStore it, with a lien for the cost; may dispose of it after thirty days |
Both rules apply only after the tenant has quit the premises.
A particular move out is a question for a licensed South Dakota attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- SDCL § 43-32-25 — Small amount of tenant's property left on premises presumed abandoned; Disposal by lessor
- SDCL § 43-32-26 — Storage of tenant's valuable property left on premises; Lien; Disposal as abandoned after waiting period
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed South Dakota attorney.