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A couple who illegally sub-let a Solihull Council property whilst living 130 miles away in Essex have been sentenced.

Lema Azizi, 36, rented out the property on Winchcombe Road, in Lyndon, which was against her tenancy agreement.

She was a registered council tenant at the address since March 2017.

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Ahmed Jamshaidi, 34, aided in the offence and received payments of nearly £13,500 from two individuals who rented the property, making a profit of close to £3,000.

All the time, the couple were living in Woolmer Green, Basildon in Essex.

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The deception was uncovered after routine checks were carried out by

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