diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 48d0bd3..f272cf5 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -241,6 +241,21 @@ color_marked_normal = "#ffff00",
 color_marked_hover = "#ff0000",
 ```
 
+Disable:
+------------
+To disable `smart_borders` for certain clients you can set the
+`disable_smart_borders` property:
+
+```
+ruled.client.append_rule({
+    id = "dont_show_smart_borders",
+    rule = { class = "myclass" },
+    properties = {
+        disable_smart_borders = true,
+    },
+})
+```
+
 Integration / Signals:
 ------------
 It is possible to use `smart_borders` features in other modules by emitting signals.
diff --git a/init.lua b/init.lua
index 900851a..e38e448 100644
--- a/init.lua
+++ b/init.lua
@@ -933,9 +933,9 @@ local function new(config)
 	end
 
 	client.connect_signal("request::tag", smart_border_titlebars)
-	client.connect_signal("property::titlebars_enabled", function(c)
+	client.connect_signal("property::disable_smart_borders", function(c)
 		for _, pos in pairs(positions) do
-			if c.titlebars_enabled == false then
+			if c.disable_smart_borders then
 				awful.titlebar.hide(c, pos)
 			else
 				awful.titlebar.show(c, pos)