Condominium and HOA records access in South Dakota

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South Dakota
Who may requestMembers of nonprofit associations and their agents
DeadlineNo deadline; nonprofit members at any reasonable time
FeesNo fee rules at all
ComplaintsCircuit court; no state regulator
PenaltyNone in the statutes
CountryUnited States
Checked against official textOctober 30, 2026

In South Dakota, the law sets who may see the records of a council of co-owners, how quickly they must be provided, what may be charged for them, and where an owner can complain.[1][2][3] This summary was checked against the official text on October 30, 2026.

This is general information, not legal advice. Check the official text in the references before relying on it.

Who may request records

Members of nonprofit associations and their agents.

Deadlines

None set; inspection at any reasonable time.

Fees

CertificateNone from the association; sellers give HOA documents
Other documentsNo fee rules; the law mentions inspection, not copies

Complaints and penalties

Where to complainCircuit court; no state regulator
Penalty for not complyingNone in the statutes

References

  1. SDCL chapter 43-15A, Condominiums.
  2. SDCL chapter 43-15 (repealed notice).
  3. SDCL chapter 47-24 (47-24-1, 47-24-2).
  4. SDCL 43-4-44, seller disclosure statement.
  5. SDCL 43-4-44.1 and 43-4-42.
  6. SDCL chapter 11-5.
  7. SDCL 43-4-47.

See also: records law in other jurisdictions.