diff --git a/API.lua b/API.lua
index 42f816c..436daf5 100644
--- a/API.lua
+++ b/API.lua
@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ function minetest.is_protected(node_pos, player_name)
 		if owner == player_name then
 			return __blockprotectnodes__.is_protected(node_pos, player_name)
 		else
+			minetest.chat_send_player(player_name, "This area is owned by "..owner..".")
 			return true
 		end
 	else