Lessor's rights to dispose of goods

SDCL § 57A-2A-527 — under LEASES.

SDCL § 57A-2A-527

(1) After a default by a lessee under the lease contract (§ 57A-2A-523(1)) or after the lessor refuses to deliver or takes possession of goods (§§ 57A-2A-525 or 57A-2A-526 ), the lessor may dispose of the goods concerned or the undelivered balance thereof by lease, sale or otherwise. (2) Except as otherwise provided with respect to damages liquidated in the lease agreement (§ 57A-2A-504 ) or determined by agreement of the parties (§§ 57A-1-302 and 57A-2A-503 ), if the disposition is by lease agreement substantially similar to the original lease agreement and the lease agreement is made in good faith and in a commercially reasonable manner, the lessor may recover from the lessee as damages (a) accrued and unpaid rent as of the date of commencement of the term of the new lease agreement, (b) the present value as of the date of commencement of the term of the new lease agreement of the difference between the total rent of the then remaining lease term of the original lease agreement and the total rent for the lease term of the new lease agreement, and (c) any incidental damages allowed under § 57A-2A-530 , less expenses saved in consequence of the lessee's default. (3) If the lessor's disposition is by lease agreement that qualifies for treatment under subsection (2) of this section, the lessor may elect to proceed under subsection (2) or §