LED Ceiling panel light switching on in standby mode (on the 4th switch on)

[DPG]

The mechanic isn't likely to go making you homeless before you reach Dover.
Insisting on checks is likely to do that, and getting the council to come and enforce it is likely to have the building condemned and do that too.

But I see that this thread isn't about sorting my issue, but instead more about attacking me, so I'll just leave it at that.

It's not at all about attacking you. The replies have reflected the dangerous situation.

 

[freddo]

We were(are) concerned for your safety, and the safety of anyone else who might visit the property for any reason. Then after seeing the unacceptable consumer unit install, more concerned. Now you mention the building is in such a condition that it is likely to be entirely condemned if it was inspected?

All tenants have legal rights and right at the top of the GOV.uk list is:

As a tenant, you have the right to:

• live in a property that’s safe and in a good state of repair.

also listed:

• be protected from unfair eviction and unfair rent

 

[digsie]

We were(are) concerned for your safety, and the safety of anyone else who might visit the property for any reason. Then after seeing the unacceptable consumer unit install, more concerned. Now you mention the building is in such a condition that it is likely to be entirely condemned if it was inspected?

All tenants have legal rights and right at the top of the GOV.uk list is:

As a tenant, you have the right to:

• live in a property that’s safe and in a good state of repair.

also listed:

• be protected from unfair eviction and unfair rent

Yeah, we moved to a village where everyone knows everyone, and my landlord pretty much owns the whole lane, as well as numerous sites elsewhere, is a pillar of the community and a member of the funny handshake lodges.
I don't for one second think the local council (who's top brass are also members of the funny handshake lodges) would be taking my side of any argument anytime soon.

And yes I'll agree the electrics are a health hazard, but at present it's convenient to just make do and these fittings save on energy bills.

I just wanted to know if anyone had come across a scenario where led light fittings displayed the given issue regardless of ballast or place in the loop.

 

[DPG]

Nobody on here is going to help you fix those lights. At least replace them with something that doesn't require an earth. For other people's safety, not just your own (you mention 'we', so I assume there is someone else there also)

 

[brianmoooore]

Plenty of LED fittings out there that don't require an earth. Look for a 'double insulated' symbol, two concentric squares.