Parents sue their 30-year-old son because he won't move out

If you're still living at home, try not to get sued.
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Shelby Slauer
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One set of parents is desperate to have an empty nest.

In Syracuse, New York, a couple is suing their 30-year-old in order to get him to move out of their house. According to News 8, the Rotondo parents say they've given their son Michael five notices over the past few months telling him to leave. They also told him that they'll help him if he does vacate.

However, the son is saying he legally wasn't given enough notice.

You have to admire his determination.

The court filings state the parent's reason for suing is that he doesn't pay for living with them and doesn't help out around the house.

Under this legal reasoning, my parents probably should have sued me when I was a kid.

The neighbors in the area are siding with the parents. News 8 says resident Lashea Wright stated, "It's time. He's 30. And not paying rent. You need to be independent."

The Rotondo family is going to court later this month, just before the son's 31st birthday.

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Shelby does standup in NYC and contributes writing to nice places. Someday she wants a nice back porch. Follow her on Twitter or check out her website, why don't you.

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