I'm a subcontractor on a project and was directed to proceed with a change order but have not received payment. The GC I work for is going to file a lien but I'm at the point where I need to perfect my lien. It's imperative that I do as they are holding the monies for the change order as well as retention. About $175,000 total.
There's a lot to unpack here. It sounds like you already did the change order work. What rights you have to get paid are going to be quite fact-specific and will depend on things like:
1. Did you file a prelien?
2. Have you filed a lien and when?
3. Is the project still going?
4. What does your contract with the GC say?
I would recommend at least talking to a construction attorney to get some left and rights on what your options are.