A developer in Vaughan is planning a new subdivision and has applied for official plan amendments and zoning by-law amendments to allow for higher density housing than currently permitted. Which of the following best describes the inherent right exercised by the developer related to their land ownership in this scenario?

Question: A developer in Vaughan is planning a new subdivision and has applied for official plan amendments and zoning by-law amendments to allow for higher density housing than currently permitted. Which of the following best describes the inherent right exercised by the developer related to their land ownership in this scenario?

Answer options:

• The right to alienate the property, including selling or transferring title.
• The right to possession, granting exclusive physical control over the land. ✅ The right to use and enjoy the land, subject to municipal planning approvals.
• The right of escheat, allowing the government to take ownership if there are no heirs.

Correct answer: The right to use and enjoy the land, subject to municipal planning approvals.

Explanation: The right to use and enjoy the land is a fundamental component of the bundle of rights associated with real property ownership, though this right is always subject to legal restrictions such as zoning bylaws and planning approvals under the Planning Act.