diff --git a/pandora/document/models.py b/pandora/document/models.py
index df5b8cb6..d76cac36 100644
--- a/pandora/document/models.py
+++ b/pandora/document/models.py
@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ class Document(models.Model, FulltextMixin):
         if not user or user.is_anonymous:
             return False
         max_level = len(settings.CONFIG['rightsLevels'])
-        if self.level > max_level:
+        if self.rightslevel > max_level:
             return False
         if self.user == user or \
            self.groups.filter(id__in=user.groups.all()).count() > 0 or \