diff --git a/files/classes/user.py b/files/classes/user.py
index f64b5cecc..f68fc1ad9 100644
--- a/files/classes/user.py
+++ b/files/classes/user.py
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ class User(Base):
 	profileurl = Column(String)
 	bannerurl = Column(String)
 	house = Column(String, default='')
-	old_house = Column(String)
+	old_house = Column(String, default='')
 	patron = Column(Integer, default=0)
 	patron_utc = Column(Integer, default=0)
 	verified = Column(String)
diff --git a/files/helpers/awards.py b/files/helpers/awards.py
index 54c18b51d..69fd9be78 100644
--- a/files/helpers/awards.py
+++ b/files/helpers/awards.py
@@ -69,10 +69,9 @@ def award_timers(v, bot=False):
 	if v.bite and v.bite < now:
 		v.bite = None
 
-		if v.old_house: 
-			notify_if_not_bot("Your vampire status has ended!")
-			v.house = v.old_house
-			v.old_house = ''
+		notify_if_not_bot("Your vampire status has ended!")
+		v.house = v.old_house
+		v.old_house = ''
 
 		badge = v.has_badge(168)
 		if badge: g.db.delete(badge)