diff --git a/src/autocomplete/RoomProvider.js b/src/autocomplete/RoomProvider.js
index 8d1e555e56..b589425b20 100644
--- a/src/autocomplete/RoomProvider.js
+++ b/src/autocomplete/RoomProvider.js
@@ -66,8 +66,4 @@ export default class RoomProvider extends AutocompleteProvider {
             {completions}
         </div>;
     }
-
-    shouldForceComplete(): boolean {
-        return true;
-    }
 }