Can a landlord terminate a lease by email?

Can a landlord terminate a lease by email?

I am renting a commercial space. The landlord says that my lease is terminated because he emailed me notices of termination. Is this sufficient notice, or does it have to be mailed or certified mailed? There is a section in the lease that states, “Every notice, approval, consent, or other communication authorized or required by this lease shall not be effective unless same shall be in writing andshall be directed to the other party at its address herinabove first mentioned, or such other address as either party may designate by notice given from time to time in accordance with this.

Asked on February 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New York

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