India, Sept. 25 -- Landlords citing everything from "nice round numbers" to a tenant's housekeeping habits as reasons for increasing rent have sparked a discussion on Reddit, with renters sharing some of the most unusual explanations they have encountered during lease renewals.

The discussion began with a Reddit user asking: "What's the most absurd rent increase excuse you've heard?"

The post acknowledged that some rent hikes are justified by factors such as higher property taxes, major renovations, or genuine market shifts, but questioned the rationale for arbitrary increases.

"Some are legit like property tax increases, major renovations or genuine market shifts. Others sound like they were made up before the renewal notice went out,...