Property Management

Under the South Dakota Residential Landlord and Tenant Act, a landlord may NOT retaliate against a tenant for:

APaying rent late
BComplaining to a housing authority about code violations✓ Correct
CSubletting without permission
DKeeping a pet in violation of the lease

Explanation

South Dakota law prohibits landlord retaliation (such as eviction, rent increases, or reducing services) against tenants who exercise legal rights, including reporting code violations to housing authorities.

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