diff --git a/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py b/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py
index af313a5c2d..4a076e4342 100644
--- a/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py
+++ b/tempest/scenario/test_network_basic_ops.py
@@ -748,7 +748,6 @@ class TestNetworkBasicOps(manager.NetworkScenarioTest):
         self.check_public_network_connectivity(
             should_connect=False,
             msg='after router unscheduling',
-            should_check_floating_ip_status=False
         )
 
         # schedule resource to new agent