diff --git a/menuflow/matrix.py b/menuflow/matrix.py
index 8ad5982..d2f2515 100644
--- a/menuflow/matrix.py
+++ b/menuflow/matrix.py
@@ -168,8 +168,10 @@ async def handle_join(self, evt: StrippedStateEvent):
         await self.algorithm(room=room)
 
     async def handle_leave(self, evt: StrippedStateEvent):
-        room = await Room.get_by_room_id(room_id=evt.room_id, create=False)
+        if evt.state_key == self.mxid:
+            return
 
+        room = await Room.get_by_room_id(room_id=evt.room_id, create=False)
         if not room:
             return