diff --git a/lib/rpc_backend b/lib/rpc_backend
index ff87aae2af..c05bd8cb2a 100644
--- a/lib/rpc_backend
+++ b/lib/rpc_backend
@@ -86,10 +86,6 @@ function cleanup_rpc_backend {
         else
             exit_distro_not_supported "zeromq installation"
         fi
-
-        # Necessary directory for socket location.
-        sudo mkdir -p /var/run/openstack
-        sudo chown $STACK_USER /var/run/openstack
     fi
 }