# Good Guy Guarantee

> A limited personal guarantee common in NYC commercial leases.

**Canonical URL:** https://classa.info/glossary/good-guy-guarantee
**Page type:** glossary
**Last updated:** 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z
**License:** CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info).

## TL;DR
- A limited personal guarantee common in NYC commercial leases.
- A Good Guy Guarantee makes an individual personally liable for rent only until the tenant vacates and surrenders the premises.

## Key facts
- **category**: Lease structure
- **regionScope**: US

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Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/glossary/good-guy-guarantee), updated 2026-04-01T00:00:00.000Z.