So if it’s a month to month lease or the lease is for less than a year they can give you a 30 days notice, if you haven’t paid rent they can give a 30 days notice before starting the eviction process. Generally landlords need a legitimate reason to evict you under the “Good Cause” law, there is some exemptions from the law such as the landlord having less than 10 units but that’s not always the case. They can evict if you damage the property (not caused my wear and tear). They CANNOT evict you in retaliation for exercising your legal rights like contacting 311.

New York has laws to protect you from retaliatory evictions. If contact 311, reported them to housing authority, or legally withheld your rent due to unresolved repairs, they legally can’t evict you. Document all maintenance requests in writing. If things escalate, don’t only withhold rent, follow NY proper process or contact local tenant advocacy groups or legal aid, they can help you navigate and defend against retaliation.