Gas smell in kitchen

[doncoulter]

"In Mexico, is this kind of thing considered the responsibility of the landlord or the tenant?" Good question! The answer is: No one knows.

What I'd do first of all is see if I can find the leak. This is usually easy. Dilute a couple of drops of dish detergent in water. Then with a paintbrush or something similar, apply the soapy water to any exposed gas tubing, especially around the connection points. If you see the soap start to bubble, you've found your leak.

Now tell your landlord that you've got a "fuga de gas," and if possible show him the bubbling evidence. If he seems disinclined to spring into action, call a plumber. You can also call one of the local gas suppliers (Gas Express Nieto's 24-hour leak line is 473-731-8582). They should fix the problem for the cost of any needed materials plus a small tip.

Don