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Talks between Hamilton County and the Bengals on stadium lease are already getting ugly

It appears as if things between the Cincinnati Bengals and Hamilton County are getting heated regarding a new stadium lease.

According to The Cincinnati Business Courier, the team has accused Hamilton County of being in default of their 1997 lease agreement.

According to the same report, the county responded, claiming the Bengals have been disingenuous.

“The county has leveled its own default allegation against the Bengals and said the team dragged its feet on providing details of the renovations it sought to pursue,” wrote Chris Wetterich. “Including how it planned to comply with the government bidding requirements for the county-owned stadium.