diff --git a/src/controllers/molecules/RoomHeader.js b/src/controllers/molecules/RoomHeader.js
index b0bf0002da..2e61f0608c 100644
--- a/src/controllers/molecules/RoomHeader.js
+++ b/src/controllers/molecules/RoomHeader.js
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ var CallHandler = require("../../CallHandler");
 
 module.exports = {
     propTypes: {
-        room: React.PropTypes.object.isRequired,
+        room: React.PropTypes.object,
         editing: React.PropTypes.bool,
         onSettingsClick: React.PropTypes.func,
         onSaveClick: React.PropTypes.func,