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South Dakota rental inspection report template

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Your South Dakota rental inspection report has 3 rules to meet. ReportDraft puts every one on your checklist and checks your draft before you sign.

  • The 21-day return or written statement of specific reasons
  • An itemized accounting within 45 days, if the tenant asks
  • Written notice with dates, business-hours window, purpose and a way to reschedule

A rental inspection report template set up for South Dakota. In Word and PDF.

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South Dakota Rental inspection Template
Inspection type
Rental unit address
Inspection date
Landlord or property manager
Tenant names
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South Dakota rules for this report

These rules are about how and when you report, not the template's fields. Check them before you deliver.

  • Within 21 days after the tenancy ends and the landlord receives the tenant's mailing address or delivery instructions, the landlord returns the deposit or gives a written statement showing the specific reason for withholding any of itS.D. Codified Laws s. 43-32-24 (as amended by SL 2026, ch 179)
  • The landlord may withhold only amounts reasonably necessary for unpaid rent or other money due under an agreement, and to restore the premises to their condition at the start of the tenancy, ordinary wear and tear exceptedS.D. Codified Laws s. 43-32-24
  • If the tenant asks, the landlord provides an itemized accounting of any deposit withheld within 45 days after the tenancy endsS.D. Codified Laws s. 43-32-24
  • A landlord who does not comply forfeits all rights to withhold any part of the deposit; bad-faith retention, or a bad-faith failure to give the statement or accounting, brings punitive damages of up to two hundred dollarsS.D. Codified Laws s. 43-32-24
  • Except in an emergency or where impracticable, the landlord gives reasonable notice and enters at reasonable times; 24 hours' written notice is presumed reasonable, and the notice states the date or dates, a period during normal business hours, the purpose, and how the tenant can ask to rescheduleS.D. Codified Laws s. 43-32-32
  • The landlord keeps the premises and common areas in reasonable repair, fit to live in and in good and safe working order, except disrepair caused by the tenant's or their guests' negligent, willful or malicious conduct; this duty cannot be waivedS.D. Codified Laws s. 43-32-8

What is in it

  • Entry and hallwaysWalls and ceiling, Floor, Doors and locks, Lights and switches
  • Living and dining areasWalls and ceiling, Floor and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Outlets, lights and switches
  • KitchenStove, oven and range hood, Refrigerator and freezer, Dishwasher, Sink, faucet and drain, Counters and cabinets, Walls, ceiling and floor
  • BedroomsWalls and ceilings, Floors and carpet, Windows, screens and coverings, Closets and doors
  • BathroomsToilet, Tub, shower, grout and caulking, Sink, vanity and mirror, Exhaust fan, Walls, ceiling and floor
  • Laundry and utilityWasher and dryer, Heating, cooling and thermostat, Water heater
  • Safety devicesSmoke alarms tested, Carbon monoxide alarms tested, Fire extinguisher
  • Exterior, parking and storageBalcony, patio or yard, Parking or garage, Storage
  • Keys, fobs and remotesItem, Quantity, Notes

Rules last reviewed October 10, 2026. Read the full South Dakota rental inspection report requirements.