Mumbai Tenant Runs Over Landlord with Car After Being Asked to Return ₹1.5 Lakh Deposit
Mumbai Tenant Runs Over Landlord with Car After Being Asked to Return ₹1.5 Lakh Deposit
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Mumbai, a dispute over a pending rental deposit escalated to violence when a tenant allegedly ran over his landlord with a car. The landlord, identified as Anil Chavan, sustained serious injuries in the incident that took place on July 21. The accused tenant, Syed Ali, has since been arrested by the Deonar Police following a formal complaint.
The trouble began months earlier when Mr. Chavan, a resident of Dombivli, rented out his property located in Baiganwadi—a locality in suburban Mumbai—to Syed Ali under a heavy deposit agreement. As per the terms, the tenant was supposed to pay a security deposit of ₹6 lakh. While Syed Ali initially paid ₹4.5 lakh, he failed to pay the remaining ₹1.5 lakh despite repeated reminders and had been stalling the payment for some time.
On July 21, hoping to resolve the matter, Mr. Chavan approached Ali to request the balance amount. However, what was expected to be a discussion turned into a heated confrontation. Eyewitness accounts and police reports suggest that in a sudden fit of rage, Syed Ali allegedly rammed his car into Mr. Chavan, leaving him severely injured.
Following medical treatment, Mr. Chavan registered a complaint on July 23, which led to Syed Ali’s arrest. Authorities confirmed that further investigation is ongoing, and more details will be shared as they become available.
This incident also throws light on a growing trend in Mumbai’s rental market—the rise of “heavy deposit” or zero-rent agreements. Under this model, landlords lease out their properties in exchange for a substantial one-time security deposit, which is fully refundable at the end of the tenure barring damages or unpaid dues. While the system can offer flexibility for tenants and a lump sum for landlords, it also comes with risks—as this violent dispute clearly illustrates.
