Article 1646. Debtor’s relief for the surety

(1) A surety who has provided a security at the debtor’s request or with the debtor’s express or presumed consent may request relief by the debtor:
a) if the debtor has not performed the secured obligation at maturity;
b) if the debtor is unable to pay or has suffered a substantial diminution of assets; or
c) if the creditor has brought an action on the suretyship against the surety.
(2) Relief may also be granted by furnishing adequate security.
(3) The surety may not be released from the suretyship without the creditor expressly waiving it.