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Is "factor" some Scottish term for Landlord? You learn something every day...

factor [ˈfæktə]
n 1. an element or cause that contributes to a result
2. (Mathematics) Maths a. one of two or more integers or polynomials whose product is a given integer or polynomial 2 and 3 are factors of 6
b. an integer or polynomial that can be exactly divided into another integer or polynomial 1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors of 6

3. (Medicine) (foll by identifying numeral) Med any of several substances that participate in the clotting of blood factor VIII
4. (Business / Commerce) a person who acts on another's behalf, esp one who transacts business for another
5. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) Commerce a business that makes loans in return for or on security of trade debts
6. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) former name for a gene
7. (Law) Commercial law a person to whom goods are consigned for sale and who is paid a factorage
8. (Law) (in Scotland) the manager of an estate

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yes, we own the property but pay factor charges to a housing association for maintence of the buildings.