If the company has excessive complaints the division will begin to audit ALL of the companies files.

I used to work for a non-profit and were getting unaffordable quotes for a simple audit, about $5,000 to conduct an annual one.

They're still trying: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/california/story/2019-08-03/homeless-shared-housing-venice-beds-shelterMeanwhile, government funding leads to excess costs, 600K per unit: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/homelessness/story/2019-10-08/homeless-housing-bond-measure-audit-shelters-galperin

It could be that they were audited by the jurisdiction, had to pay the jurisdiction taxes owed and penalties, and from a business perspective, they are trying to pass that ongoing tax onto their customers.  

Others dislike it because you have to go through an audit, to be approved to take section 8.

I am trying to take an impartial approach to hiring a property manager and want to interview both.

My first thoughts are an internal audit of the books to see who else is getting a free ride!

This is legal, however extracting accurate data for tax preparation will be a pain, and you set yourself up for a real headache if the IRS decides to audit you.The next step is highly recommended, as it solves the two problems I mentioned: data clarity for taxes and IRS audit defense.

This would probably only happen if something really bad happened... such as a discrimination lawsuit or excessive damage cause by something you did or did not you.Also, in Ohio a property management agreement must be in writing with a start date and end date.All rents must be deposited into a state audited trust account.Good luck.

Contractors could have individual codes too so you have an audit of who opened the door and when.