After the notice prescribed by §§ 43-8-8 and 43-8-9 has been served in the manner therein directed, and the period specified by such notice has expired, but not before, the landlord may reenter or proceed according to law to recover possession.

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Source: CivC 1877, § 241; CL 1887, § 2757; RCivC 1903, § 264; RC 1919, § 334; SDC 1939, § 51.0503.