Rental property owners in South Dakota should consider using a South Dakota Rental Application form as a way to screen potential future tenants. This form is intended to see if a renter will hold themself to the terms of the lease agreement and make sure rent payments are submitted on time. A landlord can also request that each adult applicant completes a separate South Dakota Rental Application to thoroughly ensure each candidate will be a good tenant.
To complete a Rental Application Form from South Dakota, each applicant will need to submit the following information:
A landlord might also want to add an additional section asking about any vehicles or pets that will be kept at the property. For the final section of the application, you can include a signature section for the applicant along with a statement that they are confirming the information listed as correct to the best of their knowledge. You will also want to include a statement that by signing the document they consent to have a background check performed. In addition to the application, you can also require a fee for the security deposit and application to offset the cost of the background check.
You may download a free South Dakota Rental Application form below or use our online form builder to create a more personalized document.
There is no statutory limit for what a landlord may charge as the rental application fee in South Dakota and this fee is designed to cover the cost of background checks for each applicant. A landlord is also able to charge a security deposit, however, the amount for the deposit is not allowed to exceed 1 month's rent unless the landlord can show a tenant poses a risk to the premises.
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