diff --git a/api/libretimeapi/permissions.py b/api/libretimeapi/permissions.py
index 84e61eda7..584e490ce 100644
--- a/api/libretimeapi/permissions.py
+++ b/api/libretimeapi/permissions.py
@@ -68,12 +68,12 @@ class IsAdminOrOwnUser(BasePermission):
     """
 
     def has_permission(self, request, view):
-        if request.user.is_superuser():
+        if request.user.is_superuser:
             return True
         return False
 
     def has_object_permission(self, request, view, obj):
-        if request.user.is_superuser():
+        if request.user.is_superuser:
             return True
         return obj.username == request.user