Ask the landlord for a copy of the certificate, ‘New electrical testing requirements for landlords mean that you must test your property every five years. You’ll need to get a certificate in the form of a written report – this is usually an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR).’ they have to have it or its a big fine and the law came in on APRIL 1. They are new regs and all places have to have a new cert done
I would be surprised if given the problems you have had the place has an up to date and current EICR. I would suggest the landlord should upgrade and sort out your electrics. It looks like a bodge of a job and would fail current standards. They will only have to put it right after an EICR. ‘Existing tenancies will need to comply from 1 April 2021, and must supply a copy to a tenant.
”This article was updated on 7 April 2021.
There are new electrical regulations for landlords in 2021 that require you to arrange an inspection and electrical safety certificate for all your private rented properties.
As a landlord, you’ll need to make sure you’re complying with these rules. If you don’t you could face a fine of up to £30,000.
Landlords must adhere to these new energy rules to avoid £4,000 fines” The old cert is not good enough.