diff --git a/bash/bashrc/sources/41_pivot-command b/bash/bashrc/sources/41_pivot-command
index c095c78..10559a4 100644
--- a/bash/bashrc/sources/41_pivot-command
+++ b/bash/bashrc/sources/41_pivot-command
@@ -29,6 +29,12 @@ function pvt() {
             ;;
     esac
 
+    if [[ -z "$ARG3" ]]; then
+        >&2 echo "Error: LAND_DIR is not defined"
+        pvt
+        return 1
+    fi
+
     IFS="/" read -a PWDA <<< "$(pwd)"
 
     # Begin finding dirs in up-stack