diff --git a/deluge/core/torrent.py b/deluge/core/torrent.py
index 5990d5813..1bafaa84a 100644
--- a/deluge/core/torrent.py
+++ b/deluge/core/torrent.py
@@ -576,7 +576,7 @@ class Torrent:
                         self.signals.emit("torrent_resume_at_stop_ratio")
                         return
 
-            if self.auto_managed:
+            if self.options["auto_managed"]:
                 # This torrent is to be auto-managed by lt queueing
                 self.handle.auto_managed(True)