When a property becomes blighted, a municipality's code enforcers contact the property owner to fix the issues.

But what if there's no way to reach out to an owner?

It’s not uncommon for rental properties to be owned by corporations, business trusts, or even out-of-state LLCs. These organizations can be faceless entities with no relevant point of contact.

Democrat Rep. Jared Solomon says with no contact, properties in his Philadelphia community have stayed blighted for years.

“How does it make children feel, if they want to play with neighbors? Or senior citizens, out for a walk?” Solomon said. “Or the family that just wants to get out for a Sunday?"

House Bill 858 requires corporations, LLCs, and other similar entities to give a phone number and email to the county assessor when the

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