diff --git a/ext/custom-addons/dp_custom/models/res_partner.py b/ext/custom-addons/dp_custom/models/res_partner.py
index 3659a054..4b7a33b3 100644
--- a/ext/custom-addons/dp_custom/models/res_partner.py
+++ b/ext/custom-addons/dp_custom/models/res_partner.py
@@ -231,9 +231,7 @@ class Partner(models.Model):
             vals['active'] = False
         vals['is_company'] = True
         vals['portal_pending'] = True
-        if not vals.get('root'):
-            vals['root'] = True
-
+        vals.setdefault('root',True)
 
         # send mail activity to usergroup(with group 'informieren bei neuem Portalkunden, if new company was created
         recordset = self.create(vals)