diff --git a/cozy/model/settings.py b/cozy/model/settings.py
index a1fd3dac..8afa96dc 100644
--- a/cozy/model/settings.py
+++ b/cozy/model/settings.py
@@ -59,7 +59,6 @@ def storage_locations(self) -> list[Storage]:
         if not self._storages:
             self._load_all_storage_locations()
 
-        assert self._storages
         return self._storages
 
     @property