"John Rumm" wrote in message
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I would expect its the electrician with his nuts on the block here. If the
landlord acted in good faith - got a pro in promptly, then he is beyond
reproach. He can't be realistically expected to have the skills or
knowledge to go and double check the work of the electrician. Its only
luck in this case that he does, coupled with the electrician admitting to
not having done the job asked.

The landlord needs to act though, he knows of the danger and will be
responsible if something happens.

The electrician also needs seeing to, but the problem needs to be made safe
ASAP.