{"url_path":"/sec/sma/8-k/2026-07-21/item-9-01","section_key":"item-9-01","section_title":"Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.","topic":"sec","document":{"doc_type":"8-K","doc_date":"2026-07-21","source_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/0001193125-26-309225-index.html","accession_number":"0001193125-26-309225","cik":"0001585389","ticker":"SMA","issuer_name":"SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.","edgar_url":"https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1585389/0001193125-26-309225-index.html","primary_entity_key":"0001585389","primary_entity_name":"SmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc."},"word_count":80,"has_tables":true,"body_markdown":"## Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.\n\n(d) Exhibits.\n\n \n\n[99.1 Stockholder Letter, dated July 21, 2026](ck0001585389-ex99_1.htm)\n\n \n\n104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).\n\nSIGNATURES\n\nPursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nSmartStop Self Storage REIT, Inc.\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nDate:\n\nJuly 21, 2026\n\nBy:\n\n/s/ James R. Barry\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\nJames R. Barry, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer"}