1 files changed, 1 insertions, 1 deletions
diff --git a/synapse/handlers/directory.py b/synapse/handlers/directory.py
index 62aa9a2da8..6f15c68240 100644
--- a/synapse/handlers/directory.py
+++ b/synapse/handlers/directory.py
@@ -383,7 +383,7 @@ class DirectoryHandler(BaseHandler):
         """
         creator = await self.store.get_room_alias_creator(alias.to_string())
 
-        if creator is not None and creator == user_id:
+        if creator == user_id:
             return True
 
         # Resolve the alias to the corresponding room.