diff --git a/pype/ftrack/events/event_sync_to_avalon.py b/pype/ftrack/events/event_sync_to_avalon.py
index f6b2b48a1f..6753bb2413 100644
--- a/pype/ftrack/events/event_sync_to_avalon.py
+++ b/pype/ftrack/events/event_sync_to_avalon.py
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ class Sync_to_Avalon(BaseEvent):
         # If mongo_id textfield has changed: RETURN!
         # - infinite loop
         for ent in event['data']['entities']:
-            if 'keys' in ent:
+            if ent.get('keys') is not None:
                 if ca_mongoid in ent['keys']:
                     return
 
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ class Sync_to_Avalon(BaseEvent):
                 ' for more information.'
             )
             items = [
-                {'type': 'label', 'value':'# Fatal Error'},
+                {'type': 'label', 'value': '# Fatal Error'},
                 {'type': 'label', 'value': '<p>{}</p>'.format(ftrack_message)}
             ]
             self.show_interface(event, items, title)