diff --git a/chatcommands.lua b/chatcommands.lua
index 925a599..3dfed30 100644
--- a/chatcommands.lua
+++ b/chatcommands.lua
@@ -172,7 +172,10 @@ factions.register_command ("claim", {
             return true
         else
             local parcel_faction = factions.get_parcel_faction(parcelpos)
-            if not parcel_faction then
+			if faction.power <= factions_config.power_per_parcel then
+			    send_error(player, "Not enough power.")
+                return false
+            elseif not parcel_faction then
                 send_error(player, "Your faction cannot claim any (more) parcel(s).")
                 return false
             elseif parcel_faction.name == faction.name then
diff --git a/factions.lua b/factions.lua
index 921ae31..00143b8 100644
--- a/factions.lua
+++ b/factions.lua
@@ -337,6 +337,7 @@ function factions.Faction.parcelless_check(self)
 		local count = 0
 		for index, value in pairs(self.land) do
 			count = count + 1
+			break
 		end
 		if count > 0 then
 			if self.no_parcel ~= -1 then