Not trying to start an argument and don't take this the wrong way but why not?
Jock Strap is right. Why should I pay to maintain a piece of land that is part of someone elses deeds. Also its not only grass. A block that contains 6 flats which have alll been sold off by local authority still needs electricity and lighting for the close. Who pays this - yep council tax payer. Not right. Factoring is something Argyll & bute council missed the boat with when they started selling off their properties and its only in past 5 years that they have tried to make inroads. Too late. If someone comes to your door and asks you to add factoring fees to your annual bill you will tell them quite rightly where to go.
