Property Management

In South Dakota, which of the following would be a legitimate reason for a landlord to enter a tenant's premises without notice?

ATo inspect for lease violations during business hours
BA genuine emergency threatening life or property such as a fire, gas leak, or burst pipe✓ Correct
CWhen the landlord needs to make repairs they scheduled for later in the week
DWhenever the landlord owns the property and has a key

Explanation

South Dakota law generally requires advance notice before a landlord enters a rental unit. The primary exception is a genuine emergency — situations threatening life or property (fire, flooding, gas leak) where immediate entry is necessary to prevent serious harm.

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