diff --git a/rules.cpp b/rules.cpp
index af31d1538d..4c66f82676 100644
--- a/rules.cpp
+++ b/rules.cpp
@@ -938,7 +938,7 @@ void AbstractClient::applyWindowRules()
         workspace()->activateNextClient(this);
     // Closeable
     QSize s = adjustedSize();
-    if (s != size())
+    if (s != size() && s.isValid())
         resizeWithChecks(s);
     // Autogrouping : Only checked on window manage
     // AutogroupInForeground : Only checked on window manage