I made Belrand a steward of one of my homes, but recently I returned and tried to take him as a follower again only to find that he demanded payment. I thought that stopped for mercs once they became stewards?

Perhaps he joined a union.

Kill him for the insult and find a steward/follower that has more respect for power and their own life.

This XD

This made me chuckle.

This is why I do not use mercenaries for this kind of thing. Or for anything for that matter.

Wait how do you make a follower your steward...?

Take them to your house and they will ask you.

Boethiah called. She said you have a Belrand to drop off

Sounds about right.

Yes yes... Being her to our ladys shrine in the mtns.