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What’s included in the South Dakota seller disclosure form?
Below is a section-by-section summary of what you’ll be asked to disclose when selling a home in South Dakota. This is just an example of what you’ll see on your disclosure form and is not comprehensive; the actual contents of your form may vary.
Lot or title information
☐ Recorded or unrecorded liens
☐ Easements beyond standard utility easements
☐ Lot line or boundary issues
☐ Location survey or recorded plat availability
☐ Encroachments or shared features with neighboring properties
☐ Covenants, restrictions, zoning matters, or pending legal actions
☐ Whether the home is owner-occupied
☐ Owner-occupied tax reduction or property tax freeze status
☐ Lease activity, rental income, and compliance with local ordinances
☐ Required HOA or condo fees and assessments
☐ History of significant standing water on the property
☐ Floodplain status or presence of wetlands
☐ Historic designation or location within a historic district
☐ Any private transfer fee obligations
Structural information
☐ Water intrusion in walls, windows, doors, basement, or crawl space
☐ Water-related repairs or any remaining water damage
☐ Presence of drain tile
☐ Cracks or defects in interior walls, ceilings, floors, or exterior hard surfaces
☐ Roof age, condition, and any leak history or past repairs
☐ Insulation in attic, walls, or floors
☐ Pest infestations and any past treatments
☐ Work done that required building or trade permits
☐ Whether permits were obtained and approved
☐ Fire, smoke, wind, hail, flood, or storm damage
☐ Insurance claims, payouts, repairs, and unrepaired damage
☐ Sewer blockage, backup, or leakage issues
Systems/utilities information
☐ Heating and cooling systems
☐ Air exchangers, humidifiers, purifiers, and attic fans
☐ Electrical systems, including wiring, outlets, and ceiling fans
☐ Plumbing fixtures and water systems, including wells, pumps, softeners, and purifiers
☐ Major household appliances
☐ Fireplaces, inserts, wood stoves, and smoke/fire alarms
☐ Sewer or septic system components
☐ Radon mitigation system
☐ Smart home features
☐ Sump pumps
☐ Underground sprinklers
☐ Pool, hot tub, or sauna equipment
☐ Propane tank status (leased or owned)
Hazardous conditions
☐ Methane gas
☐ Lead-based paint
☐ Radon in the home or well
☐ Radioactive materials
☐ Landfills or mineshafts
☐ Expansive soil
☐ Mold
☐ Toxic materials
☐ Urea-formaldehyde foam insulation
☐ Asbestos insulation
☐ Buried fuel or chemical storage tanks
☐ Fire-retardant treated plywood
☐ Production or use of methamphetamines
Miscellaneous information
☐ Whether the street or road access is public or private
☐ Existence of a road maintenance agreement
☐ Chimney, wood stove, or fireplace cleaning history
☐ Any known homicide or suicide on the property during seller ownership
☐ Public or private water source, including date/results of last test if private
☐ Public or private sewer system, including date of last septic pump
☐ Broken windowpanes or failed seals
☐ Attached items that will not remain with the home
☐ Any other material facts not already disclosed
Additional explanations
This is a freeform space to clarify any earlier answers or provide details that didn’t fit elsewhere. If you marked “yes” to something earlier in the form, this is your opportunity to give a detailed explanation.
Download and print our Disclosure Litmus Test
Use this link to download a printable checklist (62KB) to prepare for completing the South Dakota seller disclosure form. The questions on this Seller Disclosure Litmus Test reflect the types of details and issues you may need to reveal about your home — and what buyers expect to know.
Check off any items that apply to your South Dakota property. If you’re unsure about something, make a note to ask your real estate agent or investigate further. The goal is to help you think through what needs to be documented and disclosed during the sale process.
