Because Americans cook differently...

Just a short update today since I will be busy looking for a new apartment. Yes, the carbon monoxide problem is back although it only happens if we use our stove. In other words, as long as we don't want to eat any hot food everything is honky dory. When we contacted our landlord about this problem yet again, she actually told our friend (and I quote): "The reason they have a carbon monoxide issue is because Americans cook differently than the Chinese. They don't use the exhaust fan." Considering that a) we always use the fan so we won't die from the fumes and b) our Chinese housekeeper cooks 90% of our meals- with the fan on of course- we didn't think that our landlords excuse for the problem was very good. At the end of the day, after multiple "maintenance" people have tromped in and out of our apartment and we have had 10 different opinions and reasons for the problem (yet no one seems to be able to fix it) we have finally decided to throw in the towel on this place. So look for photos of the new place soon.