In court-decided eviction outcomes for Danube, MN, tenants prevail in roughly 30.9% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
101d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Danube, MN until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 101 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$4.4–8.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Danube, MN costs landlords $4,380 to $8,683 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$912
51% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Danube, MN is $912 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 51% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
14.2%
of households
14.2% of occupied housing units in Danube, MN are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
2.3%
0.4% unemp.
2.3% of Danube, MN residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 0.4%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +41.4% (2024)
3.9
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
3.9
State political climate
Minnesota legislature & governorship
4.3
Economic stress
2.3% poverty · 0.4% unemp.
2.6
Supply constraint
$912 average · 14.2% renters
4.5
Rent Control risk
51.0% of income on rent
9.6
Eviction process difficulty
101 days filing → judgment
4.3
Tenant organizing strength
14.2% renters
3.5
Housing court bias
County bench composition
5.8
Geographic context
Risk heat across Danube and the region
Click any city to see its score
How Danube compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Renville County
Low
#9of 11 cities
#9 of 11 cities in Renville County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in Minnesota
Low
#696of 909 cities
#696 of 909 cities in Minnesota for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
4.5
/ 10 · MODERATE
The verdict
A Moderate-tier market.
Composite 4.5/10. Mid-range market; standard documentation usually wins. The 50-year curve shows a slow, steady climb.
50-yr trend+1.6 over 50 yr
197620012026
Steady ratchet · no large swings
101d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $912/mo. A contested eviction takes 101 days and costs $4,380–$8,683 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
14.2%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 472 residents, 14.2% rent. 51% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 2.3% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
3.9
Local + regional
The politics
Light-statute interior market.
Local & regional political climate score 3.9 and 3.9 (GOP margin +41.4% (2024)). State climate at 4.3, a mid-range statehouse.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
197620012026
Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
4.3
State politics
The process
Moderate calendar, moderate friction.
State political climate 4.3/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 4.3, housing court bias 5.8, rent-control risk 9.6. Standard process speed for the state.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +-0.7 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
2.6
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 2.6. Supply constraint: 4.5. The numbers behind those: 2.3% poverty, 0.4% unemployment, 51% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Danube sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Danube · 101d · ~$6.5k all-in ($65/day) · score 4.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Danube, Minnesota, presents a manageable operating environment for documented landlords. The Eviction Risk Score is 4.5/10 (MODERATE tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Mid-tier market where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Danube is a city of 472 residents where 14.2% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 51.0% of income on rent. At an average rent of $912/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Danube eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 4.3/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Danube closes 101 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Danube's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 5.8/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Danube runs $4,380 to $8,683 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 101 days of typical timeline and $912/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 3.5/10 in Danube, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.6/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In Minnesota, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Danube: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a MODERATE tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match Minnesota's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $8,683 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Danube
Trap · 5.8/10
For landlords, the 4.1/10 score is most actionable when combined with Renville County's specific court behavior. Housing-court bias sub-score: 5.8/10. Standard documentation and prompt action typically resolve cases quickly.
04Eviction filings
Live filings tracking · Eviction Lab
Princeton Eviction Lab Tracking System, state-level (no county tracker available). Last update 2026-05-01.
In the most recent month, 2,011 eviction cases were filed across the tracker's coverage area, 1.03× the historical baseline (near baseline). Past 12 months: 26,070 filings. Pandemic-era cumulative: 113,788.
2,011Past month
26,070Past 12 months
1.03×vs baseline (past mo)
11.5%Repeat-tenant filings
Notice requirement: no advance notice (in the case of nonpayment of rent). Filing fee: minimum filing fee of $310.
Last 36 months of filings2023-05-01 – 2026-04-01
Filings stayed roughly flat over the past 12 months.
Source: Eviction Lab Tracking System, Princeton University. Open Data Commons Attribution license.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
Can I evict a tenant for any reason in Danube?
No, not for "any" reason. While Minnesota doesn't have statewide just-cause eviction requirements, you still need a legal reason. For non-payment, you need a 14-day pay-or-quit notice. For lease violations, you need to follow the lease terms and provide proper notice. For a month-to-month tenancy, a 30-day notice is usually sufficient. You cannot evict for discriminatory reasons or in retaliation.
Q2
What if my tenant pays part of the rent after I give notice?
This is tricky. Generally, accepting a partial payment after serving a 14-day pay-or-quit notice can nullify that notice, meaning you'd have to start the notice process over. It's often best to refuse partial payments if you intend to proceed with eviction. Always consult your attorney on this specific situation; it's a common point of confusion.
Q3
Do I need an attorney for an eviction in Danube?
While you can technically represent yourself, it's highly recommended to hire an attorney for an eviction. The legal process is complex, and even small procedural errors can lead to your case being dismissed, forcing you to start over and lose more time and money. Given the typical cost range of $4,380, $8,683 and 101-day timeline, a good attorney is a worthwhile investment.
Q4
What are the rules for late fees in Minnesota?
Minnesota law allows for late fees, but they must be "reasonable." There's no statutory cap, but courts generally consider a fee of 5-8% of the monthly rent to be reasonable. Make sure your lease clearly states the late fee amount and when it applies. Don't try to use exorbitant late fees as a punishment; they won't hold up in court.
Q5
Can I charge a separate application fee for screening?
Yes, you can charge an application fee in Minnesota to cover the costs of screening, such as background checks and credit reports. However, the fee must be reasonable and only cover the actual costs. You must also provide a written receipt if requested. Be transparent about what the fee covers.
Q6
Are there any rent control rules in Danube?
No, there are no rent control rules currently in effect in Danube or statewide in Minnesota. Our rent-control-risk sub-score for Danube is 9.6/10, which indicates a high risk of rent control being implemented in the future, especially at the state level. Stay informed on legislative changes. See our Minnesota rent control rules for updates.
A 4.5/10 places Danube in the 26th percentile of Minnesota cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has climbed steadily since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Cities with similar eviction risk to Danube (4.5/10)
Same risk band nationally · click any city for its full breakdown.
