diff --git a/Projects/UOContent/Commands/StaffAccess.cs b/Projects/UOContent/Commands/StaffAccess.cs
index 47ff71daa..b853de0e5 100644
--- a/Projects/UOContent/Commands/StaffAccess.cs
+++ b/Projects/UOContent/Commands/StaffAccess.cs
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ public static class StaffAccess
             m.SendMessage("Restoring original staff access...");
         }
 
-        if (newAccessLevel > m.AccessLevel)
+        if ((originalAccessLevel ?? m.AccessLevel) < newAccessLevel)
         {
             m.SendMessage($"You cannot set your staff access to {newAccessLevel.ToString()}.");
             return;