Property Management

In South Dakota, a property manager who fails to make required repairs after receiving written notice from a tenant may face which consequence?

AAutomatic lease termination by operation of law
BPotential rent withholding, repair-and-deduct remedies by the tenant, and possible constructive eviction claims✓ Correct
CMandatory mediation ordered by the Real Estate Commission
DAutomatic reduction of the security deposit requirement

Explanation

When a landlord fails to make necessary repairs after proper notice, tenants in South Dakota may have remedies including withholding rent, repairing the issue and deducting from rent, or claiming constructive eviction (right to terminate lease) depending on the severity and applicable law.

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