Can I serve a Section 21 notice if my EPC certificate or gas safety certificate is expired, or do I need to re-issue them first for a valid eviction?
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No, you cannot serve a valid Section 21 notice if your EPC or gas safety certificate has expired. You must re-issue and provide these documents to your tenant before serving the notice.
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