diff --git a/deluge/core/torrent.py b/deluge/core/torrent.py
index 050abbce9..8c6fa7659 100644
--- a/deluge/core/torrent.py
+++ b/deluge/core/torrent.py
@@ -530,7 +530,7 @@ class Torrent:
     def move_storage(self, dest):
         """Move a torrent's storage location"""
         try:
-            self.handle.move_storage(dest)
+            self.handle.move_storage(dest.encode("utf8"))
         except:
             return False