diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 515f0a8..5cb8b53 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -104,6 +104,7 @@ minetest.register_chatcommand("creative_area_rm", {
 		local success = switch_creative.astore:remove_area(area_id)
 		if success then
 			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "[creative_area] Area " .. area_id .. "removed")
+			switch_creative:set_area_privs(area_id, nil)
 		else
 			minetest.chat_send_player(name, "[creative_area] Error removing area " .. area_id)
 		end