diff --git a/src/ocean/Assets.ts b/src/ocean/Assets.ts
index 1036bccf..2b023041 100644
--- a/src/ocean/Assets.ts
+++ b/src/ocean/Assets.ts
@@ -492,11 +492,10 @@ export class Assets extends Instantiable {
         consumerAddress
       )
       if (txid) return txid.transactionHash
-      else return null
     } catch (e) {
       console.error(e)
-      return null
     }
+    return null
   }
 
   // marketplace flow