A broadly worded definitional clause in a guarantee (defining 'this Lease' to include any tenancy or right of occupation) may be read down in context so as not to extend the guarantee to obligations under a fresh, independent agreement for lease entered into after the expiry of the original lease. Factors relevant to reading down include: the consideration being entry into the specific original lease; the absence of 'continuing guarantee' language; the defined term 'Rent' not encompassing rent under a fresh agreement; and the availability of the principle that doubt should be resolved in favour of the surety.
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