SD HB 1014: modify the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action.
SD HB 1014 modifies the surcharge for a responding party in a forcible entry and detainer action, potentially increasing costs for landlords who file eviction actions if the tenant prevails.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules space on July 15, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Landlords and property managers in South Dakota who file forcible entry and detainer (eviction) actions. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Before the bill's effective date (typically July 1, 2025, if passed).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Rental-Housing & Eviction Rules continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
The bill adjusts the surcharge that a responding party (typically the tenant) must pay if they lose, or that the landlord may have to pay if the tenant prevails. The exact change depends on the final bill text, but it likely increases the potential financial liability for landlords in unsuccessful eviction cases.
Who it affects
Landlords and property managers in South Dakota who file forcible entry and detainer (eviction) actions.
What you must do
Review the final bill text to understand the new surcharge amounts and adjust eviction cost projections and risk assessments accordingly.
Deadline
Before the bill's effective date (typically July 1, 2025, if passed).
Source: https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Bills/Session/71
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