diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Containers/TreasureMapChest.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Containers/TreasureMapChest.cs
index 94cbf7fad..651249ada 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Items/Containers/TreasureMapChest.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Items/Containers/TreasureMapChest.cs
@@ -304,7 +304,7 @@ public partial class TreasureMapChest : LockableContainer
 
         if (_level == 0 && from.AccessLevel < AccessLevel.GameMaster)
         {
-            if (_guardians.Count > 0)
+            if (_guardians != null)
             {
                 for (var i = 0; i < _guardians.Count; i++)
                 {