What should I do if my tenants won’t leave despite health issues?

Hi, I need to regain possession of my tenanted property to live in myself. I gave my tenants two months’ notice back in September, as per our tenancy agreement, which will expire on November 27th. I’ve recently split from my partner and am battling cancer, and I’ve always kept the rent well below the market rate for the area.

I’ve always got along quite well with my tenants but they’ve just messaged to tell me they won’t be moved out in time and their attitude has turned really nasty. They’ve offered to pay me more rent, coupled with a veiled threat that if I don’t allow them to stay, they will use the courts against me, even though they know my condition is worsening and I need somewhere to live myself.

I can live with my son for a few weeks but after that I’m homeless and I haven’t come out of my relationship with any money as such.

I am unsure of what to do should I give them more time or offer an additional 2 months and serve notices? Also, the tenants are on what seems like a forever holiday in India so can I serve notices via email or WhatsApp? Where can I find Section 21 and Section 8 templates to fill in myself?

Thanks,

Godfrey