A MAN has been convicted of illegally running a bed and breakfast business from his council house while also claiming benefits.
Anthony Whewell of Moss Row, Bury, pleaded guilty to unlawful sub-letting of his tenancy and to fraud by false representation.
Bury magistrates heard how Whewell claimed pension credit and housing benefit whilst running the B&B which he charged out at £30 per night, £200 per week or £700 per month.
He was convicted on August 9 and sentenced to a 12 month community order with the requirement that he undertake 100 hours of unpaid work.
An Unlawful Profit Order was made forcing Whewell to hand over £1,000 of his profits and he must also pay £750 towards prosecution costs and a £60 victim surcharge.
In the civil courts Whewell was also given an 18 month suspended possession order on his council house on condition of good behaviour.
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