diff --git a/libervia/backend/plugins/plugin_xep_0045.py b/libervia/backend/plugins/plugin_xep_0045.py
index 1e81013c..2b423e0a 100644
--- a/libervia/backend/plugins/plugin_xep_0045.py
+++ b/libervia/backend/plugins/plugin_xep_0045.py
@@ -1500,9 +1500,9 @@ class LiberviaMUCClient(muc.MUCClient):
 
     def availableReceived(self, presence) -> None:
         """Handle available presence."""
-        room, user = self._getRoomUser(presence)
+        room, __ = self._getRoomUser(presence)
 
-        if room is None or user is None:
+        if room is None:
             return
 
         # we want to keep statuses with room so they can be sent to the frontend via the