In New York City, a landlord cannot simply tell you that you are evicted for any reason. They have to follow the law and either provide you with an official written notice or a court order of eviction. Either way, you do not have to leave immediately and generally have 14 days’ notice after receiving a written statement from a landlord or a court-ordered eviction notice.
Moreover, the official notice must follow some legal regulations to be valid, which include:
It must be in writing
The notice must contain your full name and property address
If you owe rent, the notice must state how much you owe and for which dates
The notice must define the property and its use
If you are worried about getting evicted or a landlord is harassing you, contact an attorney for assistance, as you could have legal recourse.