diff --git a/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/World/Estate/EstateManagementModule.cs b/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/World/Estate/EstateManagementModule.cs
index 55c5bf2781..2cd458ea31 100644
--- a/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/World/Estate/EstateManagementModule.cs
+++ b/OpenSim/Region/CoreModules/World/Estate/EstateManagementModule.cs
@@ -541,7 +541,7 @@ namespace OpenSim.Region.CoreModules.World.Estate
             if (texture.IsZero())
                 return;
 
-            if((remoteClient.ViewerFlags & ViewerFlags.TPBR) != 0)
+            if(remoteClient is not null && (remoteClient.ViewerFlags & ViewerFlags.TPBR) != 0)
             {
                 switch (level)
                 {