CARDIFF Blues have been issued a demand by their landlords over unpaid rent at the Arms Park.
Cardiff Athletic Club (CAC) have served the region with a statutory demand to pay outstanding rent – believed to be in the region of £200,000 – for use of their Arms Park home or face the possibility of a winding up petition.
The Athletic Club say they want the money paid within 21 days. Failure to reach an agreement could see CAC begin legal proceedings, which could even result in a winding up order.
CAC says they planned to issue the statutory demand to the Welsh rugby region on June 1, but that was delayed until the end of the month after an administration error.
A CAC statement read: “Cardiff Athletic Club recognises the tough financial environment for regional rugby in Wales and has made every effort to work with Cardiff Blues Ltd to clear the outstanding arrears.
“However, Cardiff Athletic Club management committee has a duty to all five (bowls, rugby, hockey, cricket and tennis) of its sections. The absence of any rental payments for such a substantial period has impacted on the operations for all sections of the club.
“Having exhausted all areas of negotiation and being able to settle this matter amicably, Cardiff Athletic Club has therefore issued a statutory demand in respect of all outstanding debts to protect the interests of our members.”
Cardiff Blues said in February 2018 they were considering moving from their Arms Park home after a failure to negotiate a new lease beyond 2022 with CAC.
The region are training at their Arms Park base for the 2019-20 season after leaving their previous home at the Vale of Glamorgan hotel.
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