South Dakota Security Deposit Demand Letter - Free Editor
SECURITY DEPOSIT DEMAND LETTER – SOUTH DAKOTA
Date: [DATE]
To: [LANDLORD NAME]
Re: Security Deposit Return – [PROPERTY ADDRESS]
DEMAND FOR REFUND
Dear [Landlord Name]:
I vacated the premises on [DATE] and provided my forwarding address.
Under SDCL § 43-32-24, a landlord must return the security deposit or a written statement of deductions within two weeks (14 days) after termination of the tenancy and receipt of the tenant's mailing address.
It has been more than two weeks.
PENALTY: Pursuant to statute, bad faith retention of a deposit may subject the landlord to liability for punitive damages not to exceed $200.
I demand the immediate refund of $[AMOUNT].
Sincerely,
[TENANT NAME]
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