In every hiring of residential premises, whether in writing or parol, the lessee shall preserve the premises, appliances, appurtenances, and other leased personality in good condition, and repair all deteriorations or damage thereto occasioned by his negligent, willful or malicious conduct or such conduct of persons acting under his direction or control.
S.D. Codified Laws § 43-32-10
Preservation of premises by lessee
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case American Family Mutual Insurance Co. v. Auto-Owners Insurance Co. (2008)
Most recently applied in American Family Mutual Insurance Co. v. Auto-Owners Insurance Co. (November 2008)
Source: SDC 1939, § 38.0404; SL 1976, ch 267, § 6.
Official source: South Dakota Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain South Dakota statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.