diff --git a/routes/api/lease/approve.ts b/routes/api/lease/approve.ts
index b2f7000..3120c34 100644
--- a/routes/api/lease/approve.ts
+++ b/routes/api/lease/approve.ts
@@ -98,7 +98,7 @@ export const handler = define.handlers({
             : lease.property_address || "Property",
           tenant_name: tenant?.name || "Tenant",
           landlord_name: landlord?.name || "Landlord",
-          monthly_rent: property?.monthly_rent || lease.rent,
+          monthly_rent: property?.monthly_rent ?? lease.rent ?? undefined,
         });
       }