What must a tenant do to avoid eviction for non-payment of rent?

In South Dakota, as in many states, tenants have the opportunity to rectify a situation where they've fallen behind on their rent to avoid eviction proceedings. The correct approach to avoid eviction for non-payment is to pay the overdue rent within a specific timeframe after receiving notice from the landlord. This typically means that once a tenant receives a notice of non-payment, they have a limited window, often around three days, to bring their rent current by paying the overdue amount.

This option emphasizes the importance of acting swiftly to resolve the financial shortfall and demonstrates an intention to comply with the rental agreement. Timely payment not only fulfills the tenant's obligations under the lease but also shows good faith in maintaining the landlord-tenant relationship, thereby potentially preventing further legal actions such as eviction.

In contrast, paying all rent in advance may not be feasible for many tenants and does not address past due payments specifically required to avoid eviction. Making a partial payment, while an attempt at compliance, may still leave the tenant vulnerable to eviction if the full amount is not paid within the required timeframe. Simply communicating intentions to pay later does not fulfill the legal requirement to pay overdue rent, which is necessary to avoid eviction proceedings. Prompt action in paying the overdue rent is essential in the eyes of