diff --git a/src/core.py b/src/core.py
index 591bf46fb..bae4df607 100644
--- a/src/core.py
+++ b/src/core.py
@@ -861,6 +861,10 @@ class Manager:
                 
                 # Apply per torrent prefs after torrent added to core
                 self.apply_prefs_per_torrent(unique_ID)
+                #remove fastresume for non-seed
+                torrent_state = self.get_core_torrent_state(unique_ID, False)
+                if not torrent_state['is_seed']:
+                    os.remove(self.unique_IDs[unique_ID].filename + ".fastresume")
         
         # Remove torrents from core, unique_IDs and queue
         to_delete = []