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the event of a dispute with regard to use, maintenance, expense or any other right or obligation under this Declaration, either Owner may by arbitration under the provisions of Chapter 572, Minnesota Statutes, the Owner of each Lot being entitled to appoint one arbitrator, and the two arbitrators so chosen to appoint the third arbitrator, the decision of a majority of the arbitrators to be decisive. Prior to commencement of construction or demolition on a Lot, the Owner thereof will give written notice to the Owner of the other Lot. Special care shall be taken to protect the Septic Systems Improvements during any construction on a Lot, and the location of the tanks and drainfield shall be staked prior to any construction or demolition on the Lots. Section 2. Costs. The expenses of the management, maintenance, repair or replacement of the well and waterlines on Lot 1 and of the Septic System Improvements shall be allocated equally between the two Lots, with the following exceptions: a. If damage to a Septic System Improvement or such well and waterlines is directly caused by the negligent or willful act of an Owner or the lawful occupant of an Owner's Lot, the expense of repair shall be attributable to such Owner; b. Except for circumstances described in subparagraph a. above, each Owner shall pay the cost of maintenance, repair, or replacement of any connecting pipes or waterlines which solely benefit such Owner's Lot or Cabin; and c. The Owners may by unanimous written action agree upon any other allocation of expenses as they may deem fair and reasonable. Section 3. Cooperation. The Owners of the Lots shall try to agree on the maintenance, repair and replacement of the well and waterlines on Lot 1 and of Septic System Improvements, but in the event an Owner believes that work is reasonably required which the Owner of the other Lot will not agree to, the first Owner may after seven days written notice perform such work, but the cost thereof shall be borne by the Owner ordering the same unless or until the Owners of both Lots agree on an allocation or arbitration determines an allocation. Section 4. Debts. If at any time an Owner of a Lot shall fail upon demand to pay the Owner of the other Lot (herein the "Claimant") any sum of money due Claimant pursuant to the provisions of this Declaration, then Claimant shall have the right to pursue any remedy available at law.or in equity, and the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of its reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses incurred therein. Whenever an Owner is obligated hereunder to pay a sum of money to another Owner, interest shall accrue and be payable on such -4-