Dear houses irritate a follower (6-2)

I believe the answer is:

hanger-on

(Other definitions for hanger-on that I've seen before include "A sycophant - he really clings" , "Someone who tags along" , "Unwanted follower or dependant, parasite" , "An unwanted follower or dependant - swings out of you" , "Sycophantic associate" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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