Rent control laws limit the amount a landlord can increase rents on existing tenants. Most states have laws that prohibit local governments from enacting rent control measures. But over 180 municipalities in the United States have rent control measures—and all of them are located in California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C.
The state of Oregon has a statewide rent control law that limits annual rent increases to 7% plus the increase in the consumer price index.
South Dakota does not have rent control laws. The state follows the general principle that rental prices are to be determined by the market, without state-mandated caps on rent increases. Unlike Oregon, which has a statewide rent control law limiting annual rent increases, South Dakota allows landlords to set and raise rents to any level upon lease renewal, as long as they comply with the terms of the lease and provide proper notice to tenants. There are no municipalities in South Dakota with rent control measures, as the practice is more commonly found in states like California, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Washington, D.C. It's important for tenants to review their lease agreements and understand their rights and any rent increase provisions under South Dakota law.