Thus spake JANA:

This sounds like a grounding or neutral return problem. I strongly suggest a
qualified electrician. There can be serious safety hazard risks with bad
electrical wiring and installations.

OK, he needs an electrician, pronto.

But why does it sound like a neutral or ground problem? Couldn't it as well
be a problem with a hot conductor failing to make connection?

Is it because more than one outlet and lights too failed that points to a
neutral conductor? Being a common element among several circuits?

Thanks,
--
Al, the usual