Anyone know what the occupation of 'House Factor' is?.....

Dennis · Post by **Dennis** » Fri May 06, 2005 4:00 am

dennis

Post by **AndrewP** » Fri May 06, 2005 7:19 am

A house factor looks after property for its owner(s). This can be looking after house repairs of houses rented out, or farm or estate cottages or the like. It could also involve collecting rent from the tenants for the landlord.

By the dictionary definition: an agent managing heritable estates for another (Scottish).

All the best,

Andrew Paterson

Lizzie · Post by **Lizzie** » Fri May 06, 2005 12:40 pm

I remember the 'Factor' coming every week for the rent. There were those who quietly disappeared the day he was due!

Lizzie

WilmaM · Post by **WilmaM** » Fri May 06, 2005 1:15 pm

Factors are alive and well - you'll find the majority of tenement buildings in Glasgow will have a Factor who is responsible for ensuring the upkeep of the common areas [ stairs , close roof etc] whether the houses are rented or owner occupied.