diff --git a/leaflet/leaflet.d.ts b/leaflet/leaflet.d.ts
index 7a96392b90..92aed79b77 100755
--- a/leaflet/leaflet.d.ts
+++ b/leaflet/leaflet.d.ts
@@ -3278,7 +3278,7 @@ declare module L {
         /**
           * Sets the pointer-events attribute on the path if SVG backend is used.
           */
-        pointerEvents?: boolean;
+        pointerEvents?: string;
 
         /**
           * Custom class name set on an element.