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Berndt and La Vita Attorneys

General practice offering comprehensive, sophisticated and professional legal service across South Africa.

We, Berndt and La Vita Attorneys also known as BLV Attorneys, pride ourselves in our understanding of client needs and financial constraints. The firm strongly believes that everyone has the right to honest, ethical and professional legal advice. We have a great deal of experience in credit rehabilitation (blacklisting) and enjoy a great working relationship with the South African Credit Bureaux.

Attorneys are there to guide you and provide you with professional advice, expert help on the law and the legal system. At BLV we approach our relationships with our clients as a team effort and always put our clients best interest at first.

27/04/2026

https://businesstech.co.za/news/property/856537/high-court-warning-for-estates-and-complexes-collecting-levies-in-south-africa/?fbclid=IwdGRjcARb1IZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEe-47a4X6pXaRmqnVrz7yZgbvjMAOw7NvHHZZjmnqt0hzIx_7iwQHZJyLaquo_aem_JiRKmWlNM3RHCvLyDDnHcQ

A High Court ruling has sent a warning to bodies corporate and residential estates across South Africa about levy collection practices.

31/03/2026

https://www.derebus.org.za/section-345-demands-and-the-consequences-that-may-flow-from-ignoring-them/

In terms of s 345 of the Companies Act 61 of 1973, a company is deemed to be unable to pay its debts if it is indebted to a creditor for not less than R 100. Failure to satisfy the debt or positively respond, within three weeks of demand for payment having been made, may give rise to an application....

12/02/2026

https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-02-11-affixing-legal-notices-to-doors-is-not-enough-high-court-tells-nedbank/

The Western Cape High Court has ruled against Nedbank's attempt to recover vehicle arrears through default judgment, emphasising the necessity for proper legal service methods and the implications for consumers facing debt.

04/02/2026

https://www.derebus.org.za/voice-of-the-child-discussed-at-family-law-conference/

The voice of the child was one of the key topics of discussion at the 12th Annual Family Law Conference hosted by Clarks Attorneys. The conference was held in Johannesburg from 30 to 31 October 2025. The conference was attended by judges, legal practitioners, social workers and psychologists.

23/01/2026

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The Reserve Bank is looking to review the prime lending rate used to determine home loans and other debt in South Africa, but experts say it is unlikely to have the impact they want.

03/12/2025

https://www.derebus.org.za/sustainability-and-the-consumer-protection-act-addressing-greenwashing-in-south-african-consumer-law/

The Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008 (CPA) represents a significant legislative step in safeguarding the rights of South African consumers. For the first time, consumer rights were not merely implied by the common law or sector-specific codes but were enshrined in a unified statute accessible to t...

05/08/2025

https://mybroadband.co.za/news/motoring/605243-important-information-about-roadblocks-in-south-africa.html?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL_LEtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHiOemRcCSLjL9dLmw-Bup06RXRgk_UkC74dDuR77tb8YqxAz1i3LedeoNbbB_aem_YxAeBklipU6rQAYHS3gnnw

The Johannesburg High Court has ruled in favour of Shaun Jacobs, who took two officers to court after they arrested him for recording them at a roadblock.

08/07/2025

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/basa-and-major-banks-appeal-court-ruling-on-loan-agreements-and-debt-review/ar-AA1I8kxm

BASA and five major banks have filed an appeal against a High Court ruling that could reshape consumer credit relationships in South Africa, challenging the interpretation of the National Credit Act and its implications for debt review.

03/07/2025

https://iol.co.za/personal-finance/financial-planning/2025-05-31-the-risks-of-nominating-a-family-member-as-executor/

Choosing a family member as an executor can lead to conflicts of interest and mismanagement of an estate. This article explores the legal implications and offers insights into why appointing a professional executor may be a wiser choice.

Address

Block F, St Andrews Office Park, Meadowbrook Lane, Epsom Downs, Bryanston
Johannesburg
2152

Telephone

+27105904555

Website

http://www.blvlaw.co.za/

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