diff --git a/src/UDS.Net.Forms/Models/ParticipationModel.cs b/src/UDS.Net.Forms/Models/ParticipationModel.cs
index 7be304c2..ddd76fde 100644
--- a/src/UDS.Net.Forms/Models/ParticipationModel.cs
+++ b/src/UDS.Net.Forms/Models/ParticipationModel.cs
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ public class ParticipationModel
 
         public int LastVisitNumber { get; set; }
 
-        public string Status { get; set; }
+        public string Status { get; set; } = "";
     }
 }