Non resident out of State California property owner tax question

[James Newkirk]

Hello Everyone,

I am an active duty member who just go re-assigned from California to Virginia.  I am trying to rent out my current residence in CA before I leave.  I was just informed by my property manager about a CA Franchise Tax Board law that withholds 7% of your monthly rent for all out of state owners.  I have been researching to see if there are any exemptions possibly under the service member civil relief act, would anyone happen to know if I would be exempt from this tax due to my military status or not?  Thank you in advance for your help!