For rural counties and applicants with very common names (i.e. John Smith) we recommend County Criminal checks for the most accurate verification when screening tenants. Some rural counties do not report at the state or national level local prosecutions and minor offenses. In addition, common names could create a situation for a false positive, since these checks are based on the name and address supplied by the applicant. It is imperative that “HITS” are verified before making a decision.