diff --git a/dds_web/api/project.py b/dds_web/api/project.py
index 423e9453b..8967ee650 100644
--- a/dds_web/api/project.py
+++ b/dds_web/api/project.py
@@ -216,7 +216,6 @@ def patch(self):
                 **project_info,
                 "project_status": project_status,
                 "warning": warning_message,
-                "default_unit_days": project.responsible_unit.days_in_expired,
             }
             return json_returned