The application fee cannot legally be more than the landlord's actual out-of-pocket costs, and, in 2011, can never be more than $42.41, and may use the fee to cover the cost of obtaining information about you, such as checking your personal references and obtaining a credit report on you.
Technically, the Smart Car brand exists under the umbrella of the Mercedes-Benz division. Hambach, France, where the cars are produced, is in the northeastern part of the country, only a matter of kilometers from the German border.
In town, though, the Fortwo works well. The rear-mounted engine purrs like an electric screwdriver and powers the Smart to a top speed of 90 mph. The rack-and-pinion steering is precise and gives the vehicle real nimbleness. Enthusiasts need not apply, however. Smart has sold more than 770,000 Fortwos in 36 countries since October 1998.