diff --git a/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py b/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py
index 6cefc8d..c0c4521 100644
--- a/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py
+++ b/src/matrix_applicationbot/classes/bot.py
@@ -204,7 +204,7 @@ class ApplicationBot:
                     )
                 elif command == "list":
                     return await self.list_tickets(room)
-                elif command.startswith("monitor"):
+                elif command.startswith("monitor "):
                     room_id = self.resolve_room_id(command.split()[1])
                     await self.add_monitored_room(room_id)
                     return await self.client.room_send(