--- title: "Retail leasing FAQ19: If the landlord is providing an incentive as cash towards my fit-out, when do I get the money?" description: If the landlord is providing an incentive as cash towards my fit-out, when do I get the money? --- [Skip to content](https://resources.lpc.com.au/knowledge/retail-leasing-faq19-if-the-landlord-is-providing-an-incentive-as-cash-towards-my-fit-out-when-do-i-get-the-money#main-content) [More support](https://resources.lpc.com.au/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) [Go to Customer Portal](https://resources.lpc.com.au/tickets-view?hsLang=en) ![RGB\_LPC-Logo-2.png\]](https://resources.lpc.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/RGB_LPC-Logo-2.png?height=50&name=RGB_LPC-Logo-2.png) - [Occupier Resources](https://resources.lpc.com.au/knowledge) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Occupier Resources](https://resources.lpc.com.au/knowledge) - [More support](https://resources.lpc.com.au/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - [Go to Customer Portal](https://resources.lpc.com.au/tickets-view) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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[Incentives](https://resources.lpc.com.au/knowledge/retail-leasing-faq?hsLang=en#incentives) # Retail leasing FAQ19: If the landlord is providing an incentive as cash towards my fit-out, when do I get the money? ## If the landlord is providing an incentive as cash towards my fit-out, when do I get the money? - Method and timing of payment is negotiated/agreed prior to signing the lease and documented in a separate Deed of Incentive. - In most cases, the tenant may invoice the lessor for the agreed amount once certain criteria are met which usually includes; - Completed fit-out to agreed design and lessor’s standards - Shop is fully stocked and ready to trade - All required approvals and certifications have been supplied - All lease documents have been signed and returned, Bank Guarantee paid, proof of insurances supplied etc - Often the lessor will require specific invoices as they effectively take ownership for some agreed items they have paid for. 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