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I live in Deadwood, South Dakota, and have rented a single room under an oral agreement for four years. Recently, a new owner and property manager issued a lease agreement for the building, affecting approximately 20 units. I'm concerned about two clauses in this new lease:
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
The terms in your new lease could potentially violate tenant rights, especially regarding the police call clause. In South Dakota, as in many other states, tenants are generally protected from eviction for calling law enforcement in situations of personal safety, even if those calls are unrelated... View More
Are there any hours or times in SD in which operation of a Jet-Ski is prohibited, or certain things are required (ex. headlights, additional licensing, etc...)?
answered on Jun 29, 2022
A South Dakota attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Only a local attorney familiar with your state's regulations could advise here, but nationwide, there are safety courses, programs, and other online resources with information on the operation of personal... View More
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