1. The debtor may discharge the debt secured by the mortgage and its appurtenances before the due date of payment. 2. If the creditor does not accept payment of the debt before its due date, the debtor may deposit it with the competent authority, which shall, after verifying its value, settle what is due on the debtor's account and deliver to the debtor a certificate of discharge and effect the cancellation of the mortgage, taking into account the applicable legislation in this regard.
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