South Dakota Abandoned property

What can a landlord do with property a tenant leaves behind in South Dakota?

Property worth $500 or less that is left for 10 days after the tenant moves out is presumed abandoned and may be disposed of. More valuable property must be stored, with a lien for storage costs, and may be treated as abandoned after 30 days.

Verified Source: SDCL §§ 43-32-25, 43-32-26 · last checked 2026-10-15