Trumpy, was the Landlord aware of the electrical problems ? If he was then I think you showed geat restraint in not punching him.
In situations like this the owner has to take responsibility. If the owner ignores documented advice from a qualified source then this would have implications on an insurance claim.
Our "Electricity Act" doesn't really provide for legally disconnecting unsafe installations.
I think that the insurance companies have more teeth than our regulatory bodies here.
