SB 4·SD·senate
revise procedures for returning and withholding security deposits for residential premises.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Roby
Latest Action
Signed by the Governor on 2026-02-11
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill requires landlords to return a tenant’s security deposit within 21 days of lease termination, or provide a written reason for any withholding. Tenants can request an itemized accounting within 45 days, and landlords who violate the rules lose the right to keep any deposit and may face up to $200 in punitive damages. It applies to all residential landlords and tenants in the state.
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