Breaking a South Dakota Lease

[Kaleb Carsten]

Hey BP,

I have an interesting question today because I'm on the tenant side right now.  Does anyone know what the South Dakota statute is to break a lease early if there is nothing in the contract? 

Long story short I recently helped my cousin move out of her rented mobile home due to abuse from her live in boyfriend (who is also on the lease).  I spoke with the landlord right away but he didn't have a process for breaking the lease, and I can't seem to find it in the SD statutes. Any advice?