Schedule 13: Part 6: Amendments to other Acts Local Government Act 1974
This Section of Schedule 13 amends the Local Government Act 1974 (LGA 1974) as set out in paragraphs 2 to 5 of this Schedule.
	Paragraph 2(2) to (5) of Schedule 13 makes changes to LGA 1974 Section 33 (consultation between Local Commissioner and other Commissioners and Ombudsmen).
	The effect of these changes is to allow a Local Commissioner (as defined by the LGA 1974) to consult the head of leasehold and estate management redress if they think that matter(s) that are subject to their investigation include a matter that could be the subject of investigation under a leasehold and estate management redress scheme, and, if necessary, inform the person who initiated the complaint how to initiate a complaint under the leasehold and estate management redress scheme.
	In addition, the changes provide that the head of leasehold and estate management redress must consult with the appropriate Local Commissioner if they form the opinion that a complaint under the leasehold and estate management redress scheme relates partly to a matter that could be the subject of an investigation under Part III of the LGA 1974. If the head of leasehold and estate management redress considers necessary, they must inform the complainant of how to initiate a complaint under Part III of the LGA 1974.
	Where a Local Commissioner consults the head of leasehold and estate management redress, or is consulted by them, they may consult them about anything relating to the matter, including the conduct of an investigation; or the form, content and publication of a report of the investigation.
	Paragraph 3(2) to (5) of the schedule makes changes to the LGA 1974, Section 33ZA (collaborative working between Local Commissioners and others).
	The effect of these changes is to allow a Local Commissioner to conduct an investigation under Part III of the LGA 1974 jointly if, when they are conducting an investigation, the Local Commissioner forms this opinion that the matter(s) in the investigation include a matter within the jurisdiction of an individual who investigates complaints under a leasehold and estate management redress scheme.
	Subsection (1B) (inserted by paragraph 3(4) of Schedule 13) clarifies that a matter is "within the jurisdiction" of an individual who investigates complaints under a leasehold and estate management redress scheme if it is a matter which could be the subject of an investigation under that scheme.
	If a Local Commissioner forms the opinion that a complaint being investigated by an individual who investigates complaints under a leasehold and estate management redress scheme relates partly to a matter within their jurisdiction, the Local Commissioner may conduct a joint investigation with them.
	Paragraph 4(a) and (b) of Schedule 13 amends LGA 1974, Section 33ZB (arrangements for provision of administrative and other services), subsection (4).
	The effect of these changes is to provide for the administrator of a leasehold and estate management redress scheme to enter into arrangements involving the Commission for Local Administration in England (as defined by LGA 1974) for the provision of administrative, professional or technical services.
	Paragraph 5 of Schedule 13 makes changes to LGA 1974, Section 34 (interpretation of Part 3), subsection (1). The change defines the meanings of "leasehold and estate management redress scheme" and "head of leasehold and estate management redress".