Escrow & Title
A special assessment lien in South Dakota arises when:
AA homeowner fails to pay their HOA dues
BA municipality levies a special tax on properties benefiting from a public improvement✓ Correct
CA contractor files a mechanic's lien
DThe state imposes a documentary transfer tax
Explanation
Special assessment liens are imposed by municipalities on properties that benefit from specific public improvements (streets, sewers, sidewalks), with costs allocated to the benefiting parcels.
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