Property Management

In South Dakota, a tenant who exercises their right to break a lease early due to domestic violence may be protected under:

AOnly the Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) for federally assisted housing
BBoth VAWA for federally assisted housing and potentially South Dakota statutes providing lease termination rights for domestic violence survivors✓ Correct
COnly if the landlord agrees to early termination
DNo protections exist for early lease termination under any circumstances

Explanation

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) provides protections for survivors of domestic violence in federally assisted housing, including the right to terminate a lease. Some states have also enacted laws providing lease termination rights for domestic violence survivors in private housing.

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