Updating post from Reddit.
I realise that the proposed changes are not in place. I have tenants who are behind on the rent and although they are making some payments I suspect it's always going to be an issue, it's been an issue since the secind month they moved in, but they are not over yhe 2 months in total to go through section 8 . Their tenancy doesn't until Oct. I'm undecided of i want to sell, move back or get new tenants.
If I serve Section 21 now to coincide with the end of the tenancy, even if they don't comply and move will that still be valid if the new legislation comes in between me serving it?
As far as I have read it doesnt invalidate Section 21'st before the law is even in place, you should be fine.
However, it may be best to just work with the tenant. Their is a huge loss-potential cost in a vacant property, nevermind the eviction costs via Section 21 and having to re-decorate ready to re-let. Likely a lot more than a months payment.