Tenants of the Browns Court rental neighbourhood in Charlottetown say they've been offered thousands of dollars to "pressure" them to leave their units after a new owner took over two years ago.

Their units are now renting for significantly below the current market rate, but some occupants told CBC News they fear the rents will shoot up after the owner carries out planned renovations.

"It's a little unnerving that your housing isn't secure," said Mike Morrison, who has lived in his unit with roommates for four years now, and currently pays $400 a month toward its $1,200 monthly rent, utilities not included.

He fears that once the unit is renovated and basic furniture is added, the future tenant will pay as much as double, with utilities included: "These people are trying to turn these a

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